Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 5:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ottawa KS

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 79. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 59. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ottawa KS
 38.62°N 95.26°W
5:31 am CDT Oct 11, 2026
6am CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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