Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall From the Southern High Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, gusty winds and heavy rainfall will be possible over the next few days from New Mexico to Texas, into western Mississippi. Additional heavy rainfall over previously saturated soils may lead to flash and urban flooding. Isolated thunderstorms will also be possible across portions of the Midwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.77 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 2:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Madison IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms.  High near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Madison IA
 40.61°N 91.36°W (Elev. 518 ft)
12:35 am CDT May 13, 2024
3am CDT May 13, 2024-6pm CDT May 19, 2024
 
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