Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Putnam County Airport (KOWX)

Lat: 41.04° N Lon: 83.98° W Elev: 763 ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 13 Oct 8:15 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Putnam County

Tonight
Mostly clear this evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs around 70. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the morning. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Breezy, cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Monday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 70.



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