Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	4 Jul 1:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Ottumwa IA

Independence Day
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 90.