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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 28 Aug 5:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lawrence KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
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Point Forecast:
Lawrence KS
 38.95°N 95.26°W
Last Update:
5:56 pm CDT Aug 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 4, 2026
 
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