Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	SW 10 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	2 Jul 10:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Drakesville IA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 11:04am until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 11:04am until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 93 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Independence Day
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 90. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Independence Day

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.