Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.

Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Rain Fog/Mist

64°F

18°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	29.91 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	19 May 12:55 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Franklin IA

Severe T-storm Watch May 19, 01:26am until May 19, 04:00am

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch May 19, 01:26am until May 19, 04:00am
NOW until 4:00am Tue
Severe T-storm Watch
Overnight
Low: 64 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tuesday
High: 68 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 69 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Cloudy then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 64. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 52.

Friday

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.