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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 12 Oct 6:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lecompton KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 72. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 72. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lecompton KS
 39.04°N 95.4°W
Last Update:
6:15 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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