Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01° N Lon: 95.21° W Elev: 830 ft.

Partly Cloudy

93°F

34°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 15 Jul 4:52 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Douglas County

Tonight
Mostly clear this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as warm. Humid with highs around 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night Through Sunday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.



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