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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

90°F

32°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed S 16 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 12 Oct 4:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Winchester KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 73 °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 59. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 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 59. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Winchester KS
 39.33°N 95.26°W
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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