Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 10 Aug 10:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Madison IA

Heat Advisory August 11, 12:00pm until August 11, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Fort Madison IA
 40.61°N 91.36°W (Elev. 518 ft)
8:36 pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
11pm CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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