Doug Meyers

Topeka

Meteorologist at WIBW-TV (Topeka, KS)

Weekday Morning Meteorologist at WIBW in Topeka. All weather tweets are about Topeka unless specified. CBM Certified, Red Cross Board Member/Volunteer

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Monday forecast: Coolest day of the week

2 weeks ago | wibw.com | Doug Meyers

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The week ahead will consist of dry conditions with a warming trend through Wednesday with chances for showers/storms returning toward the end of the work week. While a slight chance for showers/storms may still exist this weekend it is trending more dry at this time. Taking Action:Enjoy today, it’ll be the nicest day of the week before the heat and humidity increase tomorrow into Wednesday.
Sunday forecast: Cold front today, slight storm chance

2 weeks ago | wibw.com | Doug Meyers

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - As a cold front pushes through today, the main impact from the front will be a wide range in highs from north to south as well as a drop in humidity. The risk for shower/storm development is very low and possible that nothing develops at all for the WIBW viewing area with most of the storm activity staying in southeast KS. Taking Action:If you have any outdoor plans this afternoon, at least be aware of the potential for storm development.
Saturday forecast: Morning rain, afternoon sun

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Doug Meyers

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - 2 more days with rain in the forecast before we get into a 3 day stretch of dry conditions to begin the work week. Highs this weekend will be similar to what we had yesterday with a cold front tomorrow afternoon bringing a drop in humidity levels. Taking Action:If you have any outdoor plans this morning and/or Sunday afternoon, at least be aware of the potential for rain and even storms in the area.
Friday forecast: Showers at times

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Doug Meyers

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Despite on and off rain showers and possible t-storms at times especially through Saturday morning, there will be a lot of dry time so you don’t have to cancel any outdoor plans. Temperatures for the most part remain in the upper 70s-low 80s for highs through Sunday. Taking Action:You don’t need to cancel outdoor plans these next 2 days but be aware. Lightning would be the primary hazard so if you do see lightning and/or hear thunder, seek shelter immediately.
Thursday forecast: A few showers, better chance of rain tonight

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Doug Meyers

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Temperatures will remain below average for this time of year and mainly in the 70s to end the work week before warming more into the 80s this weekend into next week. On and off rain and a few t-storms are being monitored the next couple days with the majority of the rain occurring overnight into the early morning hours. Taking Action:You don’t need to cancel outdoor plans these next several days but be aware.
Wednesday forecast: A nice day

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Doug Meyers

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After the heavy rain yesterday, we’ll get a chance to dry out today before more isolated to at best scattered showers/storms return for the end of the work week. Temperatures remain near or below average for this time of year through early next week. Taking Action:Monitoring very low chances for rain Thursday through Sunday however do NOT cancel any outdoor plans on any of the 4 days. There still remains low confidence on timing and coverage of rainfall.
Tuesday forecast: Rainy, flooding possible

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Doug Meyers

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The big concern today is the rain: The rain will be heavy at times so flooding remains the top concern however there is also a risk for a few storms to produce hail and strong winds and become severe. Most of the rain will come to an end by sunset with a few lingering showers through 10pm. After a beautiful day tomorrow, more rain chances exist toward the end of the work week and possibly even into the weekend.
Monday forecast: Hot today, rainy tomorrow

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Doug Meyers

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -Today’s highs will be similar if not slightly warmer than the past couple days with the biggest difference being the stronger winds, gusts around 30 mph. Rain with storms that may be strong to severe move in late tonight and last throughout the day tomorrow. This will begin a stretch of near if not below average temperatures which may last into mid-June.
Sunday forecast: Hot through tomorrow

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Doug Meyers

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Temperatures today and tomorrow will be similar to yesterday with highs for most in the upper 80s. It’ll feel hotter today because of the light winds with breezy conditions tomorrow. Rain with storms that may be strong to severe return Monday night into Tuesday. Taking Action:Heat remains the biggest concern today and tomorrow so make sure you’re staying safe and hydrated if you plan on being outside for an extended period of time.
Saturday forecast: Hot with a storm risk late

4 weeks ago | wibw.com | Doug Meyers

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The big weather story for the next 3 days will be the heat. Today will have an added threat of pop up showers and storms late this afternoon/early this morning. Starting Monday night most of next week will have on and off showers/storms all week as the unsettled weather pattern continues. Taking Action:The weekend will consist of hot temperatures especially for this time of year with highs in the mid to upper 80s and a few spots even reaching 90° especially today and/or Monday.