Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 8 G 15 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 16 Jun 3:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Mount Sterling IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Mount Sterling IA
 40.65°N 91.99°W (Elev. 738 ft)
2:01 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
3pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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