Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	29.83 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	30 Sep 4:35 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Fairfield IA

Flood Watch September 30, 04:42pm until October 2, 01:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch September 30, 04:42pm until October 2, 01:00am
NOW until 1:00am Fri
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 65 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 67 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 68. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then showers likely. High near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 65.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 67.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 68.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46.