Lawrence’s air quality is currently unhealthy because of wildfires
Lawrence currently has unhealthy air quality because of wildfires more than 1,000 miles away.
Lawrence currently has unhealthy air quality because of wildfires more than 1,000 miles away.
The city will not collect yard waste and all outdoor Parks and Recreation department sports are canceled through Thursday because of the extreme heat, which has brought heat indices as high as 136° in Lawrence.
Lawrence is expected to be dangerously hot over the next several days, according to the National Weather Service.
Potentially severe storms are likely Friday and Saturday in Lawrence, the National Weather Service office in Topeka warns.
More than 24 hours after storms wrecked numerous trees and power lines in Lawrence, some folks were still without electricity. Severe weather is possible again on Sunday.
Severe thunderstorms dumped rain while heavy winds wreaked havoc throughout Douglas County Friday afternoon.
The annual Weather 101 severe weather safety event is returning to Lawrence on Thursday to kick off Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Douglas County could see some sleet and freezing rain Friday afternoon and evening, and severe thunderstorms could be on the way Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.
Douglas County could see 1 to 2 inches of snow overnight Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.
A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 6 p.m. Tuesday through 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service office in Topeka.
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