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.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 13 Jul 11:15 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Edwards County

Today
Mostly sunny. Widespread fog this morning. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Patchy fog in the evening. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. Areas of fog in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Wednesday Through Thursday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Mostly 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 in the lower 70s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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