Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	S 10 G 20 mph
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	2 Jul 10:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Melvern KS

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:43am until July 4, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:43am until July 4, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 96 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Independence Day

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 92.