Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.89 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 9:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Blakesburg IA

Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.