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 >

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 4:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Williamstown KS

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • 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 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 73. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Williamstown KS
 39.06°N 95.34°W
1:26 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
5am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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