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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairfield, Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFWC)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 88.41°WElev: 436ft.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 15 Jul 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Albion IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Albion IL
 38.37°N 88.06°W
12:18 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
12pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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