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Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through this weekend, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible from the Plains into the Upper Midwest, as well as in the Ohio Valley and portions of the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Sep 11:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Fairfield IA

  • Today

    Today: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Fairfield IA
 40.97°N 91.92°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
6:31 am CDT Sep 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Sep 12, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 18, 2026
 
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