Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

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

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 9 Jan 12:35 pm CST
Detailed forecast for

Franklin County

Rest Of Today
Partly sunny late this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely in the evening, then a chance of snow with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Cold with lows around 20. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night And Monday
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid 50s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 40s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 20s.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.



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1128 AM CST Fri Jan 9 2026
 
 

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