Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 9:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Farmington IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Farmington IA
 40.66°N 91.76°W (Elev. 600 ft)
8:01 pm CDT May 12, 2026
9pm CDT May 12, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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