Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 14 Oct 3:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Madison IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, mainly before 8am.  Cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 66 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Cloudy then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Madison IA
 40.63°N 91.33°W (Elev. 525 ft)
1:26 am CDT Oct 14, 2026
3am CDT Oct 14, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
 
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