Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 1 Oct 4:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Packwood IA

Flood Watch October 1, 04:29am until October 2, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch October 1, 04:29am until October 2, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely.  High near 70. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely. High near 70. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
Packwood IA
 41.13°N 92.09°W (Elev. 840 ft)
4:26 am CDT Oct 1, 2026
4am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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