Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.0 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 12 Jul 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Blakesburg IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Blakesburg IA
 41.03°N 92.62°W
2:44 pm CDT Jul 12, 2026
4pm CDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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