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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Rain and High Winds in Hawaii

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring widespread critical fire weather today across the central and southern High Plains. Heavy rain and thunderstorms may bring flooding to Hawaii through today. High winds across the islands may result in high surf, power outages, property damage, and difficult travel. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Fair

34°F

1°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 9 Feb 10:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Montrose IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Montrose IA
 40.52°N 91.42°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
6:28 am CST Feb 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CST Feb 9, 2026-6pm CST Feb 15, 2026
 
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