Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NE 13 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	9 Aug 11:35 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Cantril IA

Heat Advisory August 9, 12:00pm until August 9, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.