Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

73°F

23°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Aug 1:55 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Selma IA

Overnight
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 83.