Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Aug 4:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ottawa KS

Heat Advisory August 11, 12:00pm until August 11, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ottawa KS
 38.6°N 95.26°W
3:31 am CDT Aug 11, 2026
4am CDT Aug 11, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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