Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Fair

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 29 Jan 4:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Fort Madison IA

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -5. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -5. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Fort Madison IA
 40.65°N 91.33°W (Elev. 653 ft)
4:22 am CST Jan 29, 2026
4am CST Jan 29, 2026-6pm CST Feb 4, 2026
 
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