Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	10 Aug 6:55 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Fairfield IA

Today
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
then Patchy
Fog
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Wednesday

Showers likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 80.