Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

88°F

31°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 13 Oct 6:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lane KS

Flood Watch until October 14, 10:00am
Severe T-storm Watch until October 13, 11:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until October 14, 10:00am
    Severe T-storm Watch until October 13, 11:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 65 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy frost after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Frost

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy frost before 8am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Patchy Frost
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 62. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Patchy frost after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Patchy frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lane KS
 38.44°N 95.09°W
5:56 pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
 
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