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

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1° N Lon: 92.44° W Elev: 830 ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 8:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Monroe County

Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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635 PM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025
 
 

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