Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

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

A Few Clouds

63°F

17°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed W 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 11:52 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Douglas County

Rest Of Today
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A chance of sprinkles in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs around 80.
Sunday Night And Monday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs around 80.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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942 AM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026
 
 

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