Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jul 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Floris IA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. North northeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °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 89. 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: 89 °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: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. North northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 6 to 8 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 89. 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
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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:
3 Miles NNW Floris IA
 40.89°N 92.36°W
9:23 am CDT Jul 17, 2025
11am CDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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