Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fog

54°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Last update 20 Nov 10:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Ottawa KS

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers between 11pm and midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers likely after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers between 11pm and midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers likely before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers likely after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
Ottawa KS
 38.62°N 95.26°W
9:57 am CST Nov 20, 2025
10am CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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