Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	SW 10 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	2 Jul 7:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Blakesburg IA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 08:33am until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 08:33am until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 93 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Independence Day
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 7 to 11 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. 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. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 9 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 before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.