Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Partly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jul 12:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ottawa KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ottawa KS
 38.62°N 95.26°W
12:40 am CDT Jul 13, 2025
1am CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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