NWS Topeka

Cool for Monday before warm air returns Tuesday into Thursday. A evening cold front Thursday will bring our next chance for precipitation and cooler air again by the weekend. #kswx

Extreme fire danger will develop Sunday morning across north central, northeast, and east central KS. A Red Flage Warning is in effect Sunday. #kswx

A cold front will move across the area Sunday morning and will bring cooler weather Sunday and Monday, before warming up on Tuesday.. Sunday will be windy as winds turn to the north behind the front. #kswx

New reoced highs were set this afternoon (March 21, 2026) at Topeka, Manhattan, and Lawrence. Topeka also set the record high temperature for the month of March. #kswx

Topeka, KS broke the record high temperature for this date, March 21, with a high of 95 degrees. This also broke the Month of March recrod high of 93 degrees set back on March 22, 1907 and March 31, 1946. #kswx

Topeka, KS broke the record high temperature for this date, March 22, with a high of 95 degrees. This also broke the Month of March recrod high of 93 degrees set back on March, 22 1907 and March 31 1946. #kswx

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today. Do not burn and ensure all fires are extinguished! Fire weather conditions do not improve much Sunday. #kswx

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today. Do not burn and ensure all fires are extinguished! Fire weather conditions do not improve much Sunday. #kswx

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Saturday. Do not burn and ensure all fires are extinguished before Saturday.

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Warm to hot through Monday. Along with breezy winds and dry air, fire weather conditions will be very high to extreme this weekend. Any planned burns should be postponed and any recent burns should be checked to ensure ensure they are completely extinguished. #kswx

A fire weather Watch has been issued for most of the area Saturday Afternoon through 7 PM Sunday. #kswx

Warm and dry conditions continue with record-breaking warmth possible Friday and Saturday! These warm and dry conditions will lead to elevated fire danger each day, especially Saturday. A cold front moves through the area on Sunday, bringing in cooler temps for Monday. #kswx

Warm and dry weather is forecast to continue into the weekend. A cold front is expected by Sunday and should bring some cooler temperatures for the start of next week. #kswx

Generally dry weather is forecast with temperatures much above normal by the end of the week. Be careful with outdoor burning as fire concerns will remain elevated. #kswx

After a cold start tomorrow, another big warmup begins! It'll almost feel hot by Friday and Saturday, with highs pushing 90s in spots. The warm and dry conditions will also lead to elevated fire danger on a few days, namely tomorrow and again Fri/Sat. #kswx

A cold and blustery today with highs stuck in the 30s. The gusty winds and dry air are likely to create very high fire danger this afternoon. The good news is warmer weather is not far off. #kswx

After our plunge back into winter today, winds weaken tomorrow but we stay cold into Tuesday morning. After that though, a big warmup! Highs climb to near record territory (mid 80s) by the end of the week. #kswx

A brief band of snow will move southeast across northeast KS this evening. Most will see little accumulation, but places across far northeast KS could pick up a quick 1/2 to 1" of snow. Given the strong winds, watch for localized low visibility and slick spots if driving. #kswx

Light snow accumulations will be possible across far northeastern Kansas this afternoon and evening. Main concerns will be blowing snow reducing visibilities make travel difficult, especially in large vehicles. Use caution if traveling. #kswx