Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Oct 7:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Garnett KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
Garnett KS
 38.29°N 95.25°W
6:36 pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
7pm CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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