Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

A Few Clouds

72°F

22°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 8:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Fort Madison IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Occasional showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 10am.  High near 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 65. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Occasional showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 10am. High near 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 65. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Fort Madison IA
 40.65°N 91.33°W (Elev. 653 ft)
9:07 am CDT May 17, 2026
9am CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 23, 2026
 
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