Dangerous Heat Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.; Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains

Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley today, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. Heavy rainfall could lead to areas of flooding across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Putnam County Airport (KOWX)

Lat: 41.04°NLon: 83.98°WElev: 763ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jul 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bluffton OH

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Bluffton OH
 40.9°N 83.88°W (Elev. 797 ft)
8:00 am EDT Jul 22, 2025
10am EDT Jul 22, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 28, 2025
 
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