Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

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

Partly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 1 May 9:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Anderson County

Tonight
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this evening. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Much cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night And Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Highs around 70. Lows in the upper 40s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.



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612 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026
 
 

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