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

81°F

27°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	E 6 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	8 Sep 8:52 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Lawrence KS

Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.