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

86°F

30°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 27 Jul 9:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Fort Madison IA

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

    NOW until 10:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 96 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Patchy smoke after 11pm. Mostly clear, 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: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 113. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Patchy smoke after 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Fort Madison IA
 40.65°N 91.33°W (Elev. 653 ft)
9:58 am CDT Jul 27, 2026
10am CDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
 
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