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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 20 Aug 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Eldon IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Eldon IA
 40.96°N 92.24°W
Last Update:
10:49 pm CDT Aug 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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