Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	S 14 mph
Barometer	29.69 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	17 May 1:35 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Williamsburg KS

Overnight
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
and Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Monday
High: 90 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Breezy.
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Tuesday
High: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 68 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 57. 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 slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.