Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Melvern KS

Today
High: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Heavy Rain
and Breezy
then Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 51. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 69.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.