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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Overcast

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed W 20 mph
Barometer 30.37 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 11 Jan 4:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Fort Madison IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Fort Madison IA
 40.61°N 91.44°W (Elev. 551 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 am CST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CST Jan 11, 2026-6pm CST Jan 17, 2026
 
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