Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

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

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	2 Jul 9:53 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Monroe County

Rest Of Today

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 100.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 101.

Friday Night

Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 100 early in the evening.

Independence Day

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 101.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Sunday

Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.

Monday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.