Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Intermountain West and East Coast

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Intermountain West and East Coast states. Flooding, gusty winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread northward across the Mississippi Valley the next few days. Looking for snow, the first winter storm of the season is underway across the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 11 Oct 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Richmond KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 35 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 59. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richmond KS
 38.4°N 95.26°W
5:31 am CDT Oct 11, 2026
12pm CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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