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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Sep 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Franklin IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Franklin IA
 40.66°N 91.5°W (Elev. 623 ft)
Last Update:
5:21 am CDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 5, 2026
 
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