Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SE 13 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 May 11:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Lawrence KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Lawrence KS
 38.95°N 95.23°W
12:06 am CDT May 15, 2026
12am CDT May 15, 2026-6pm CDT May 21, 2026
 
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