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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	8 Aug 6:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Fairfield IA

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Thursday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.