Heat Expands for Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest. Critical fire weather for portions of the Intermountain West. Risk for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and portions of the mid-Atlantic. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest. Hurricane Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index109°F (43°C)
Last update 26 Jul 11:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Williamstown KS

Extreme Heat Warning July 26, 12:42pm until July 27, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 26, 12:42pm until July 27, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 114. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Williamstown KS
 39.04°N 95.29°W
11:42 am CDT Jul 26, 2026
12pm CDT Jul 26, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 1, 2026
 
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