Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	9 Sep 12:52 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Lawrence KS

Overnight
Low: 78 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.