Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SE 10 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	22 Jul 11:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Floris IA

Heat Advisory July 23, 12:00pm until July 23, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Overnight
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 94.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 95.