Severe Storms Across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast; Continued Active Pattern in the Central U.S. Over the Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Friday afternoon and evening. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the primary threats. Additional storms are expected in the Central High Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. An approaching system on Sunday for Pacific Northwest may bring heavy rain and winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Putnam County Airport (KOWX)

Lat: 41.04°NLon: 83.98°WElev: 763ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 31.05 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 31 May 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bluffton OH

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm.  Low around 62. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 62. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Bluffton OH
 40.88°N 83.91°W (Elev. 801 ft)
1:45 pm EDT May 31, 2024
3pm EDT May 31, 2024-6pm EDT Jun 6, 2024
 
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