Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 2 Aug 5:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Lawrence KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • 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 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Lawrence KS
 38.95°N 95.23°W
4:26 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
6pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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