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Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

A Few Clouds

72°F

22°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1007.9 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 May 9:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Baldwin City KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly clear during the evening, then mostly cloudy overnight, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Windy
    then Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly clear during the evening, then mostly cloudy overnight, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Baldwin City KS
 38.84°N 95.17°W
Last Update:
9:11 pm CDT May 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT May 14, 2026-6pm CDT May 21, 2026
 
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