Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 8:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Williamstown KS

Flood Watch June 20, 07:00pm until June 21, 01:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 82. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 82 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 82. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Williamstown KS
 39.13°N 95.26°W
5:41 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
9am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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