October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54° N Lon: 95.25° W Elev: 958 ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 6 Oct 5:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Franklin County

This Afternoon
Sunny. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Not as cool with lows around 60. South winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Friday Through Saturday
Clear. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows around 60.
Saturday Night Through Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Columbus Day
Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s.



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127 PM CDT Tue Oct 6 2026
 
 

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