Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

60°F

16°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	N 13 G 28 mph
Barometer	29.54 in (999.9 mb)
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	1.00 mi
Last update	27 Apr 3:52 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lawrence KS

Flood Watch April 27, 04:47am until April 27, 01:00pm

Severe T-storm Watch until April 27, 10:00am

Flash Flood Warning until April 27, 07:30am

Severe T-storm Warning until April 27, 05:15am

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Flood Watch

Severe T-storm Watch

Flash Flood Warning

Severe T-storm Warning

Flood Watch April 27, 04:47am until April 27, 01:00pm
Severe T-storm Watch until April 27, 10:00am
Flash Flood Warning until April 27, 07:30am
Severe T-storm Warning until April 27, 05:15am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday
High: 71 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 44 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 63 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 65 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 71. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 70.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 77.