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Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Light Rain

61°F

16°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 29.44 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Farmington IA

Flood Watch June 17, 12:02pm until June 17, 07:00pm
Tornado Watch June 17, 12:02pm until June 17, 03:00pm
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Flood Watch
Tornado Watch
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    Flood Watch June 17, 12:02pm until June 17, 07:00pm
    Tornado Watch June 17, 12:02pm until June 17, 03:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 85 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 85. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Farmington IA
 40.6°N 91.82°W (Elev. 735 ft)
Last Update:
11:52 am CDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2026
 
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