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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 G 13 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 2 Aug 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Rantoul KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Rantoul KS
 38.62°N 95.06°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
2:16 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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