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

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05° N Lon: 91.98° W Elev: 787 ft.

Fair

93°F

34°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 8 Sep 3:55 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Jefferson County

Tonight
Mostly clear this evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Occasional showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Not as warm. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.



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