Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

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

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Last update *** Not a current observation ***
Detailed forecast for

Franklin County

Today
Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny. Highs around 80. East winds around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night Through Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
Tuesday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.



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