Thunderstorms from the Plains into the Central Appalachians; Heavy Rain in the Central Gulf Coast; Heat Across Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely from from northeast New Mexico/Southeast Colorado, eastward into the Central Plains through the Central Appalachians. Slow moving low to bring heavy rainfall to the Central Gulf Coast into the weekend. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley, Tennessee Valley, Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jul 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Blakesburg IA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Blakesburg IA
 40.9°N 92.65°W
6:20 am CDT Jul 17, 2025
6am CDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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