October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fair with Haze

84°F

29°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 14 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 6 Oct 1:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Mound City KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Mound City KS
 38.11°N 94.86°W (Elev. 1109 ft)
1:26 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
1pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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