Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Fairfield IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
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)
8:47 am CDT Aug 17, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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