KDOT launches tool to track snowplows on Kansas highways
An online tool will now allow travelers to track active snowplows on Kansas highways in real time.
Flood watch in effect for Lawrence, Douglas County; severe storms possible
Douglas County and other parts of eastern Kansas are under a flood watch from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning, and severe storms are possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Extreme heat warning in effect for Lawrence, parts of Kansas
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Douglas County and much of Kansas, with heat index values well above 100 degrees in the forecast, through Tuesday evening.
Kansans without tornado shelters could soon find safety in 3D-printed structures
3D-printed concrete blocks could help build severe weather shelters in places like manufactured home communities. K-State is developing the technology.
Extreme heat warning in effect for Lawrence, much of Kansas
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Douglas County and much of Kansas, with heat index values up to 107 degrees in the forecast, through Friday evening.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Where to cool off in Lawrence during this week’s extreme heat
With Lawrence facing an extreme heat warning for the remainder of the week, folks in town should take precautions and make use of local cooling resources.
Kansas and Missouri are surprised by tornadoes after weather service cuts reduce early warnings
The National Weather Service has lost hundreds of employees since Trump took office, and its severe storm forecasts may be suffering. Two tornado outbreaks this year took forecasters by surprise.
Lawrence, Douglas County at risk of severe weather; tornado watch issued
The Douglas County area could see severe storms, including damaging wind, heavy rain and a tornado possible, late Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Storms bring rain, wind damage, water rescues to Lawrence area
Severe storms moved through Douglas County and the Lawrence area late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, dumping upwards of 3 inches of rain in some places, knocking down power lines and prompting multiple water rescues.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Learn how to mitigate urban wildfires going into dry Lawrence summers
Sustainability Action Network is preparing for hot and dry summers in Lawrence by hosting a workshop about protecting communities next to natural environments from wildfires.
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