Severe Weather and Heavy Rain Threat over the Central U.S.; Dangerous Heat In the South

Widespread strong to severe storms and heavy rain remain possible tonight across parts of the central and southern Plains into southern Missouri. The threat will move over parts of the middle Mississippi Valley and Ohio Valley from Sunday into Monday morning. A dangerous early-season heat wave continues over south Texas and southern Florida. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottawa Putnam County Airport (KOWX)

Lat: 41.04°NLon: 83.98°WElev: 763ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	48%
Wind Speed	SE 15 G 24 mph
Barometer	29.62 in
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	26 May 3:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Kalida OH

Severe T-storm Watch until May 26, 08:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until May 26, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sun
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Memorial Day
High: 72 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 69 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Memorial Day

A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 72.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 46.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 76.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Saturday

A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.