Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

A Few Clouds and Windy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	S 30 G 40 mph
Barometer	29.65 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	NA
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	18 May 4:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Williamsburg KS

Flood Watch May 18, 05:02pm until May 19, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 18, 05:02pm until May 19, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Tue
Flood Watch
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
Tuesday
High: 65 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 54. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Memorial Day

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.