Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	7 Sep 10:52 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lawrence KS

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 11:55pm until September 8, 07:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 11:55pm until September 8, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 101 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 90 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 93. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.