Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains; Dry Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather in the West

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce large to very-large hail, severe winds, tornadoes and numerous instances of flash flooding across portions of the central Plains. Scattered slow-moving storms will continue to bring a flash flooding threat to the central Gulf Coast. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across much of the western U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Illinois Valley Regional Airport (KVYS)

Lat: 41.35°NLon: 89.15°WElev: 650ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 1:43 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ottawa IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ottawa IL
 41.35°N 88.85°W
1:21 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
2am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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