Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. 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	100%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 7:10 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Rantoul KS

Today
High: 96 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 96 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 63.