Storms Continue Overnight, Severe Chance Next Week

Active weather returns over the weekend in Iowa after a brief Friday break.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:58pm

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A dramatic, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a small town or rural setting dwarfed by a massive, looming storm system with dark, ominous clouds and dramatic lighting, conveying the overwhelming power of nature.Foreboding clouds gather over the heartland, signaling the approach of a potentially severe weather system that could impact the Ottumwa region.Ottumwa Today

Storms will continue overnight in Ottumwa, Iowa, before giving way to a drier Friday. However, the active weather pattern returns over the weekend, with scattered showers and storms expected on Saturday and Sunday. The focus then shifts to a potential severe weather threat early next week, with the possibility of strong storms on Monday, Tuesday, and potentially Wednesday.

Why it matters

Severe weather can pose a significant risk to public safety, property, and infrastructure in the Ottumwa area. Residents need to stay informed about the evolving forecast and be prepared to take appropriate actions to protect themselves and their communities.

The details

Tonight, storms will continue with lows in the mid 40s, but the activity will taper off by dawn on Friday. Friday is expected to be mostly cloudy in the morning, turning partly to mostly sunny in the afternoon, with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s. Lows Friday night will fall into the low to mid 40s under partly cloudy skies. On Saturday, the day will start off dry, but scattered showers will return during the afternoon and evening, with highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 50s and low 60s. Sunday will see more shower and storm chances, with warmer highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 60s.

  • Overnight, storms will continue with lows in the mid 40s.
  • Friday will be mostly cloudy in the morning, turning partly to mostly sunny in the afternoon, with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s.
  • Saturday will start off dry, but scattered showers will return during the afternoon and evening, with highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 50s and low 60s.
  • Sunday will see more shower and storm chances, with warmer highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 60s.
  • Early next week, there is a chance for severe weather, with the potential for strong storms on Monday, Tuesday, and potentially Wednesday.

The players

KYOU

The local television news station in Ottumwa, Iowa, that reported on the weather forecast.

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What’s next

As the severe weather threat for early next week develops, KYOU will provide more detailed information on the timing, location, and potential impacts of any strong storms that may form.

The takeaway

Residents in the Ottumwa area should closely monitor the weather forecast over the next few days and be prepared to take appropriate actions to protect themselves and their property if severe storms are expected. The active weather pattern could bring significant impacts to the region.