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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Aug 4:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Mound City KS

Extreme Heat Warning August 11, 04:56am until August 12, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 11, 04:56am until August 12, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 81. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 106. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 106. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Mound City KS
 38.22°N 94.8°W (Elev. 922 ft)
Last Update:
2:27 am CDT Aug 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Aug 11, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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