Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

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Humidity NA
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Extended Forecast for

Ottawa KSSimilar City Names

Flood Watch August 10, 01:00am until August 11, 07:00am
Heat Advisory August 9, 06:27am until August 9, 08:00pm
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Flood Watch
Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 9, 06:27am until August 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 96 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
Ottawa KSSimilar City Names
 38.62°N 95.26°W
6:10 am CDT Aug 9, 2025
6am CDT Aug 9, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2025
 
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