Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairfield, Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFWC)

Lat: 38.38° N Lon: 88.41° W Elev: 436 ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 12 Jul 7:35 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Wayne County

Tonight
Partly cloudy. Widespread fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph this evening, becoming light and variable.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Widespread fog in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Calm winds, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Wednesday Through Thursday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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629 PM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025
 
 

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