Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

Mostly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 6:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Fairfield IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast  after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast after midnight.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Fairfield IA
 40.97°N 91.92°W (Elev. 801 ft)
2:51 pm CDT May 21, 2026
6pm CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 28, 2026
 
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