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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Overcast

82°F

28°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 14 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1008.2 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 29 Jun 9:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Lawrence KS

Extreme Heat Warning June 29, 10:54am until July 3, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning June 29, 10:54am until July 3, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Lawrence KS
 38.93°N 95.31°W
Last Update:
2:01 am CDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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