Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairfield, Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFWC)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 88.41°WElev: 436ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Jul 8:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Fairfield IL

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Light south wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Fairfield IL
 38.36°N 88.35°W
7:31 am CDT Jul 17, 2025
8am CDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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