Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 19 Aug 12:50 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Blue Mound KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Blue Mound KS
 38.09°N 95°W (Elev. 1079 ft)
12:01 pm CDT Aug 19, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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