Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index111°F (44°C)
Last update 27 Jul 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lawrence KS

Extreme Heat Warning July 27, 02:33pm until July 27, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 27, 02:33pm until July 27, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, then becoming mostly cloudy toward daybreak, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 111. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, then becoming mostly cloudy toward daybreak, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
Lawrence KS
 38.95°N 95.26°W
1:57 pm CDT Jul 27, 2026
2pm CDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
 
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