Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Winchester KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 60. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 60 °F

    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Winchester KS
 39.33°N 95.26°W
1:26 pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
1pm CDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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