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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.49 in (998.3 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N What Cheer IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N What Cheer IA
 41.44°N 92.35°W (Elev. 909 ft)
Last Update:
9:33 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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