Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Today in the Central U.S.

A storm system will track from the southern Plains to the Upper Midwest today. Severe thunderstorms are expected from east Texas into far southeast Iowa and Illinois. A strong tornado and damaging wind potential will exist from central Arkansas into central Missouri. Heavy to excessive rainfall from eastern Texas into the Midwest states may bring new or renewed areas of flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 20 Apr 11:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Lawrence KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Lawrence KS
 38.91°N 95.26°W
10:41 am CDT Apr 20, 2025
12pm CDT Apr 20, 2025-6pm CDT Apr 26, 2025
 
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