Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.73 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index107°F (42°C)
Last update 27 Jul 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Niota IL

Extreme Heat Warning July 27, 03:11pm until July 27, 10:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 27, 03:11pm until July 27, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 96 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Patchy smoke after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Smoke

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy smoke before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Patchy Smoke
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 113. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Patchy smoke after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday
Patchy smoke before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Niota IL
 40.63°N 91.3°W (Elev. 525 ft)
2:42 pm CDT Jul 27, 2026
3pm CDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
 
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