Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	12 Jul 10:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Melvern KS

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.