Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 3 Aug 5:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lawrence KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms.  Low around 66. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 66. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
Lawrence KS
 38.97°N 95.26°W
5:06 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
6pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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