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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 18 Aug 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Lockridge IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Lockridge IA
 40.95°N 91.78°W (Elev. 741 ft)
Last Update:
2:51 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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