Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	2 Jul 3:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Albia IA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 04:20am until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 04:20am 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
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms then
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 100. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 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 89.

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.