Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

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

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 13 May 1:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Wapello County

Rest Of Tonight
Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.



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