Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	29.91 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	6 Sep 8:55 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Richmond KS

Extreme Heat Warning September 6, 09:07pm until September 8, 07:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning September 6, 09:07pm until September 8, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Labor Day
High: 98 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Labor Day

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.