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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

77°F

25°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Aug 9:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mound City KS

Extreme Heat Warning August 9, 12:00pm until August 12, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.

    Low: 81 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mound City KS
 38.15°N 94.83°W (Elev. 906 ft)
Last Update:
6:31 am CDT Aug 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2026
 
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