Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

A Few Clouds

88°F

31°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 3 Aug 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Osawatomie KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 95. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 95. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Osawatomie KS
 38.53°N 94.92°W (Elev. 935 ft)
5:22 am CDT Aug 3, 2026
12pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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