Daniel McDonald

Topeka

Meteorologist at WIBW-TV (Topeka, KS)

Mizzou Meteorology ‘23 / Meteorologist @WIBW / NJ Native

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Overcast but dry Saturday

2 weeks ago | wibw.com | Daniel McDonald |Daniel Mcdonald

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Saturday is looking to be a calm and cloudy day, with temperatures returning to the lower 60s. It will be very similar to Friday, with the exception of a few sprinkles possible late this evening. Rain will become a bit more widespread after Midnight, but should still stay fairly isolated. Sunday will contain more rain, with on and off showers throughout the day, with mostly cloudy skies and highs a bit warmer in the lower 70s.
Additional storms tonight in NE Kansas

Aug 15, 2024 | wibw.com | Daniel McDonald |Daniel Mcdonald

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Severe storms tore through many part of NE Kansas Thursday night, resulting in considerable damage across the region. Some additional storms may develop this evening, though they should be a bit weaker comparatively. Last night’s severe storms resulted in many severe storm warnings, alongside a few tornado warnings and extreme wind gusts.
Staying cool for the weekend

Aug 10, 2024 | wibw.com | Daniel McDonald |Daniel Mcdonald

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Temperatures are staying cool this weekend, with more sunshine expected for Saturday compared to Friday. Temperatures should reach the middle to upper 70s for Saturday’s highs, with overnight lows in the lower 60s. Rain chances return Sunday, and stay feasible through at least midweek before drier conditions arrive and NE Kansas is back in the 90s. TodayA 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Back in the 90s

Jul 23, 2024 | wibw.com | Daniel McDonald |Daniel Mcdonald

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Temperatures have returned to the 90s this afternoon across NE Kansas, and look to stay there through the end of the month and into August. After nearly a week of below average temperatures, NE Kansas is feeling the heat once again. Highs in the lower 90s were observed across the area Tuesday afternoon, with mostly sunny skies and a few stray showers that managed to develop. We’re looking at lows in the middle to upper 60s, with clear skies and little chance of precipitation.
Staying in the 80s

Jul 18, 2024 | wibw.com | Daniel McDonald |Daniel Mcdonald

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Cooler than usual conditions continue across NE Kansas this afternoon, with no clear end in sight. Light northerly winds, plenty of sunshine, and dewpoints in the 50s have made for another beautiful day in NE Kansas, a day more typical for that of September rather than July.
Very hot and dry this weekend

Jul 11, 2024 | wibw.com | Daniel McDonald |Daniel Mcdonald

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Temperatures will be rising once again this weekend, with multiple days in the triple digits possible. High temperatures for Thursday climbed to the lower 90s, with humidity making it feel closer to the middle 90s in some locations. There is enough moisture in the atmosphere for storms later this evening and into the overnight hours, though any that do develop should stay on the weaker side and remain disorganized.
Strong storms Tuesday evening

Jul 2, 2024 | wibw.com | Daniel McDonald |Daniel Mcdonald

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Severe storms are possible for NE Kansas this evening, with strong wind gusts and large hail being the main threats. Tornadoes are very unlikely, but still possible. We’ll be watching for additional severe storm chances on Independence DayTonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70.
Calmer conditions for the weekend

Jun 29, 2024 | wibw.com | Daniel McDonald |Daniel Mcdonald

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After yesterday’s storms, NE Kansas can look forward to a calmer, drier, and cooler weekend. NE Kansas saw a few severe storms traverse the region last night, bringing strong winds and a confirmed tornado in Lyon/Osage counties. So far there have been reports of tree and structural damage from the tornado near Melvern in Osage County, but more reports are likely to be made throughout Saturday.
Staying hot through midweek

Jun 23, 2024 | wibw.com | Daniel McDonald |Daniel Mcdonald

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Heat will remain in and around NE Kansas for the next several days, though Sunday will prove to be less oppressive. Highs today in the lower to middle 90s are expected, but the main difference will be the lower dewpoints/humidity across our area, with heat indices below the triple digit mark instead of above it. Plenty of sunshine and light northerly winds are in the forecast for today, with no chances of rain.
Storms moving through NE Kansas this evening

Jun 15, 2024 | wibw.com | Daniel McDonald |Daniel Mcdonald

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Severe storms are currently moving through NE Kansas, bringing strong winds and hail to areas affected. Severe storms will be possible for at least another hour or two before it looks like the storms will lift to the northeast and into parts of Nebraska/Missouri. Some lingering rain/weaker storms may develop behind these storms later tonight and into tomorrow morning, but the severe threat will be over by 10 PM Saturday at the latest.