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Weather in Lawrence, Kansas

06:48 AM
Now
Cloudy Weather
79° F
Feels Like 81°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 8 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 1
Humidity 68 %
Today
Sunny with a Chance of Thunderstorms
Day 100°
Night 75°
Precipitation 55 %
Wind 10 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 9

Warning: High UV Index Today: 9

High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take precautions: wear a hat, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen regularly if you’ll be outdoors for extended periods.

Lawrence Weather Forecast Updated

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Air Quality in Lawrence

NOW
28 AQI
Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O3

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 2.33 µg/m³
PM10 2.88 µg/m³
O3 0.030 ppm
NO2 1 ppb
SO2 0.3 ppb
CO 0.09 ppm
NH3 1.29 µg/m³
NO 0 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.52.33 µg/m³
PM102.88 µg/m³
O359.85 µg/m³
NO21.79 µg/m³
SO20.74 µg/m³
CO98.92 µg/m³
NH31.29 µg/m³
NO0 µg/m³

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Lawrence

Severe Expected Likely

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 12 at 1:38AM CDT until August 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Aug 12, 1:38 AM Aug 14, 7:00 PM
WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110.

WHERE: Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Kansas.

WHEN: Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
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Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Updated: Aug 12, 6:17 AM Source: NWS Alert