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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

A Few Clouds

72°F

22°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 Aug 11:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Rantoul KS

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 96. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 93.