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Drought relief expected in Douglas County
By Adam Strunk
May 10, 2013
For the first time in years, Douglas County may soon be drought-free, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, whose latest forecast predicts a reduction of drought conditions in eastern Kansas during the next three months. By Adam Strunk
Late winter storm more annoyance than problem
By Adam Strunk
May 3, 2013
The weather needs to check its calendar. A rare May winter storm pelted Lawrence with rain, sleet and then snow Thursday, dropping a .56 inches of precipitation on the city. By Adam Strunk
Spring storm leaves cloudy skies with cold, wet conditions
By Shaun Hittle & Adam Strunk
01:55 p.m., May 1, 2013 Updated 11:01 p.m.
The spring storm has eased after an afternoon and evening of rain and light snow. According to the National Weather Service, we can continue to expect cold weather into Friday and some of the weekend. By Shaun Hittle
Moisture comes in time for some trees, too late for others
By Adam Strunk
April 27, 2013
April showers have helped lawns and flowers, but the jury’s still out on the trees. A relatively wet few weeks — Lawrence has received 5 inches of moisture since March 1 — has left the city in a sea of green, pink, yellow and purple. But many tree branches remain brown — visible scars left by some of the driest and hottest years since the Dust Bowl. By Adam Strunk
Cold wet weather eases drought but bothers crops
By Adam Strunk
April 22, 2013
Last summer, record heat and drought wreaked havoc on Douglas County crops. This spring has been just the opposite. Chilly temperatures and a wet weather cycle have kept farmers out of the fields and buds off of the fruit trees. By Adam Strunk
Tornado watch expired in Douglas County, storms expected in evening
By Ian Cummings
02:12 p.m., April 17, 2013 Updated 07:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service has lifted a tornado watch issued for Douglas, Jefferson and Franklin counties, Wednesday afternoon, while flash flood warnings remain in effect. Above image represents radar at 4:05 p.m. For updated radar, click here.
A pleasant Sunday could turn into snow overnight
By Shaun Hittle
March 31, 2013
Despite temperatures in the low 60s expected in the area Sunday, winter weather still lurks. By Shaun Hittle
Area receives up to 7 inches of snow in overnight winter storm
By Shaun Hittle
07:30 a.m., March 24, 2013 Updated 08:46 p.m.
The Lawrence area received four to seven inches of snow, as a another winter snow storm hit Northeast Kansas Saturday night and Sunday morning, according to estimates from the National Weather Service.By Shaun Hittle
Weather prompts cancellations of Sunday, Monday events
Staff Reports
07:44 p.m., March 23, 2013 Updated 08:45 p.m.
A list of closings for Sunday.
Storm expected to dump 5 to 7 inches of snow over the weekend
By Adam Strunk
05:26 p.m., March 22, 2013 Updated 11:03 p.m.
It looks like Lawrence is in for a late-season weekend snowstorm. The National Weather service is predicting 5 to 7 inches of snow will fall in the Lawrence area, beginning late Saturday and continuing through Sunday morning. By Adam Strunk
More snow on the way this weekend
By Shaun Hittle & Adam Strunk
10:04 a.m., March 21, 2013 Updated 05:21 p.m.
It may be spring, but Lawrence could still experience some significant winter weather, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service. A more substantial second round of winter weather is expected to hit the region Saturday morning and continue into Sunday. By Shaun Hittle and Adam Strunk
Could global warming change tornado season, too?
Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
March 16, 2013
With the planet heating up, many scientists seem fairly certain some weather elements like hurricanes and droughts will worsen. But tornadoes have them stumped.
Severe weather symposium stresses preparedness
By Meagan Thomas
March 10, 2013
National Severe Weather Preparedness Week ended Saturday but Douglas County Emergency Management wants the community to continue to be prepared in case of severe weather. Jillian Rodrigue, assistant director of Douglas County Emergency Management, said a big theme this year is to be proactive and make sure communities nationwide are ready in the event of a weather emergency. By Meagan Thomas
City’s snow removal costs for season up to $317K and counting; more than triple a year ago
By Chad Lawhorn
March 4, 2013
The snow is not all that piled up. City officials have their first glimpse at the costs associated with clearing the city of two late-February snow storms: $177,467 and still counting, on top of $140,000 spent earlier in the winter. By Chad Lawhorn
Events aim to inform how to be prepared for severe weather
Staff Reports
March 1, 2013
Douglas County Emergency Management is teaming up with the Topeka National Weather Service and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management to remind area residents about severe weather safety precautions. Activities include the annual statewide tornado drill at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 5.

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