No damage has been reported to Douglas County Emergency Management after an EF1 tornado nearby early Tuesday, though two people were injured and there was some damage to the southwest of the county.
After heavy winds and possible storms subside, Lawrence might see snow, and temperatures could drop to as low as 20 degrees Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Douglas County community members can learn about severe storms and how to best prepare for them during an upcoming presentation.
Sun and temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s Monday and Tuesday could give way to rain, possibly followed by snow, along with an anticipated 60-degree drop in the temperature Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Lawrence Public Schools will not be in session Monday, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office warns that icy road conditions have caused “several” slideoffs and noninjury crashes Monday morning.
Lawrence is finally expected to see slightly warmer temperatures over the next few days, but there is a chance that the area will see freezing rain overnight Sunday into Monday morning.
Wind chills as low as -20° are in the forecast for northeastern Kansas over the next couple of days and nights, and Lawrence could see snow flurries Thursday evening.
After canceling residential recycling pickup for Tuesday and Wednesday, the City of Lawrence has suspended the service through Sunday, Jan. 21.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
The Lawrence school district has had three snow days so far this month, and schools may need to make up time down the line.
Lawrence Public Schools will be in session Wednesday, but there will be no morning bus service because of issues related to the cold.
