Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fairmont, Fairmont Municipal Airport (KFRM)

Lat: 43.65°NLon: 94.42°WElev: 1161ft.

Light Rain

69°F

21°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	8 Sep 6:56 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Swea City IA

Today
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Clear then
Clear and
Breezy
Friday
High: 82 °F
Windy. Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Saturday
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 59. Breezy.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy.