Doug Meyers
WIBW
Topeka, KS, United States
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Saturday forecast: Light rain showers this morning, nice afternoon
50s and 60s today, with 70s in several spots Sunday → Read More
Dangerous road conditions Thursday with morning snow
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The big weather story is the dangerous wind chills and the snow for today on top of a layer of ice due to freezing rain before the transition to snow. Even when the snow pushes out of the area by midday, blowing snow will continue all day and even tonight into tomorrow reducing visibility to blizzard like conditions. Taking Action: * Snow will be done by 11am, noon at the… → Read More
Wednesday forecast: Snow tonight, dangerous wind chills tomorrow
1-3″ of snow tonight with wind chills colder than -20 → Read More
Monday forecast: Rain/snow mix today, snow tonight
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The big weather story is going to be our first accumulating snow of the season which would have an impact on roadways Monday night into Tuesday morning. It is the only chance of precipitation for the next 8 days. Taking Action: * While there is a chance of a rain/snow mix this afternoon, temperatures will likely be above freezing so even if snow does mix with rain, impacts… → Read More
Thursday forecast: Cold front today, spotty showers/storms at times
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With the cold front that passed through the area this morning, will keep a rain chance in for the rest of the afternoon and even this evening for areas southeast of the turnpike. A brief t-storm is still possible although severe weather is unlikely. Taking Action: * If you’re along and south of the turnpike have the umbrella just in case with models indicating a slight… → Read More
Saturday forecast: Morning storms, dry afternoon, evening storms
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An area of rain is pushing east for areas north of I-70. Lightning and locally heavy rain will be the primary hazard although a few strong storms could produce 40-50 mph wind gusts and small hail. Once the rain push out of the area, it will depend on how the atmosphere recovers for the risk of storms to develop between 5-7pm and the risk severe weather could occur. After… → Read More
Monday forecast: Much cooler to begin the week
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After highs in the 90s and 100s over the weekend, 80s to low 90s to begin the week will feel fantastic. The only impact we’ll have to monitor is a low chance for showers/storms through tonight. Taking Action: * Rain chances for the upcoming week will be isolated and very low but it is highest through tonight. Have the umbrella nearby just in case and consider yourself lucky… → Read More
Monday forecast: A hot week ahead
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new month and a new heat wave begins today with highs at least in the mid 90s. There is uncertainty toward the end of the week on whether highs cool down in the low 90s or remain in the mid 90s otherwise most of this week will be dry with a midweek rain chance. Taking Action: * Heat remains the top concern all week. Make sure you’re taking your heat safety precautions… → Read More
Monday forecast: 70s North, 90s south, isolated showers
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - On and off showers/storms are expected this week especially through Thursday with highs for most near or below average for this time of year. Enjoy it, next week the summer heat looks to return. Taking Action: * While there are several chances of rain this week, the majority of the rain will occur at night and into the morning hours for some areas. Don’t cancel outdoor… → Read More
Thursday forecast: Hot today, storms this evening
Most of the storms this evening will be north of I-70 → Read More
Monday forecast: A hot week ahead
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Get ready for a hot and humid week with low chances for showers/storms through mid-week. While a cool down is expected by mid-week, we’re talking going from upper 90s to low 90s so still remaining hot. One thing to keep in mind this week that if you have higher humidity the harder it will be for the actual air temperature to warm up so for today’s case, those that may stay… → Read More
Tuesday forecast: Severe weather with any storms especially tonight
All hazards possible with hail/wind the primary risks → Read More
Monday forecast: A hot week ahead
90s for much of this week with heat indices near 100° at times → Read More
Wednesday forecast: Warm and breezy, elevated fire danger risk
Rain chance Thursday afternoon, rain/snow mix Thursday night → Read More
Wednesday forecast: Snow storm tomorrow, prepare today
Hazardous roads expected tomorrow into Friday morning → Read More
Thursday forecast: Snow ends this afternoon, turning cold tonight
Minimal impacts expected with most spots less than 0.5” → Read More
Tuesday forecast: Bitterly cold the rest of the week
Highs in the 20s with wind chills in the single digits and teens → Read More
Snow continues through mid-afternoon
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Dry air has been a big factor if you’re anywhere northwest of Topeka limiting any snow that might be able to accumulate. Additional snowfall will remain southeast of the turnpike with a couple more inches through mid-afternoon. Wind and blowing snow remain a major impact this afternoon leading to near blizzard like conditions for those that have received and will continue… → Read More
Friday forecast: Mild today, snow and frigid temperatures tomorrow
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Snow is likely tomorrow with bitterly cold temperatures: Highest snowfall totals will be along and north of I-70 with wind chills below zero all day. While traveling is not recommended tomorrow IF you do, make sure you are prepared and have an emergency kit in your car in case you get stuck. High Confidence: It will snow tomorrow and while there still may be some sleet… → Read More
Wednesday forecast: Afternoon rain/storms likely
Some storms may be strong to severe, stay weather aware → Read More