Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairfield, Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFWC)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 88.41°WElev: 436ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 15 Jul 6:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mill Shoals IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light north northeast wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light north northeast wind.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mill Shoals IL
 38.25°N 88.35°W
5:47 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
6pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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