Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	15 Jul 8:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Drakesville IA

Today
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.