Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

There will be daily chances for scattered thunderstorms across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the weekend, with severe thunderstorms possible in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Potential severe storm hazards may include large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Storms could also produce heavy rain that may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairfield, Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFWC)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 88.41°WElev: 436ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jun 4:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Fairfield IL

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  High near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light west northwest wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 90. Light west wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light south wind.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light northwest wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light west northwest wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Light west wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Fairfield IL
 38.42°N 88.28°W
4:30 am CDT Jun 29, 2025
4am CDT Jun 29, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 5, 2025
 
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