Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

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

Fog/Mist

68°F

20°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 15 Aug 6:35 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Jefferson County

Today
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 101 this afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 100 early in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 108 in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Tuesday Night And Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.



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