Fairfield, IL

1:04 PM CDT on May 16, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 443 ft
Lon: 88.4° W
Lat: 38.4° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Aletta (East Pacific) Invest 92 (East Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Eastern U.S. Wednesday. A weak trough of low pressure will remain in place, as a cold front over the Midwest moves east and south. The northern portion of this cold front is forecast to move offshore Thursday morning, while the southern portion becomes near stationary across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. As a result, widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee and Ohio Valley as well as the Eastern U.S. Wednesday and continue into Thursday morning. In particular, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast. Some hail will be possible, but greater severe risk appears to be locally damaging winds. In addition, a few storms may produce locally gusty winds or small hail over the Southeast Coast in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over southeast Texas and Gulf Coast. Moreover, a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may pop up over the Intermountain West.

Temperature wise, another hot and dry day is in store for the Desert Southwest. Afternoon temperatures will reach 90s and low 100s. Over the Northern High Plains, temperatures are forecast to soar 15 to 20 degrees above average. Widespread upper 80s and low 90s are expected for the highs.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Eastern U.S. Wednesday. A weak trough of low pressure will remain in place, as a cold front over the Midwest moves east and south. The northern portion of this cold front is forecast to move offshore Thursday morning, while the southern portion becomes near stationary across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. As a result, widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee and Ohio Valley as well as the Eastern U.S. Wednesday and continue into Thursday morning. In particular, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast. Some hail will be possible, but greater severe risk appears to be locally damaging winds. In addition, a few storms may produce locally gusty winds or small hail over the Southeast Coast in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over southeast Texas and Gulf Coast. Moreover, a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may pop up over the Intermountain West.

Temperature wise, another hot and dry day is in store for the Desert Southwest. Afternoon temperatures will reach 90s and low 100s. Over the Northern High Plains, temperatures are forecast to soar 15 to 20 degrees above average. Widespread upper 80s and low 90s are expected for the highs.

Fairfield Weather at a Glance

Updated 12:55 PM CDT
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
79 °F
Feels Like 79 °F
Wind(mph)
7
Sunrise / Set
5:40 AM
7:59 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent
Today
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Clear 54 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 79 | 57 °F
Clear
Friday
Clear 84 | 64 °F
Clear
Saturday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 88 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Sunday
Clear 86 | 64 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.98 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
47%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KFWC 161755Z AUTO 32006G14KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A2998 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
79 °F
Dew Point
57 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7 mph from NW
Wind Gust
16 mph
Health
UV
11 out of 16
Pollen
8.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 88F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 102F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KFWC

Wednesday, 16
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 17
Clear
79 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 18
Clear
84 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 19
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Sunday, 20
Clear
86 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Tuesday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 23
Partly Cloudy
86 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
91 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: BestForecast at 8:44 AM CDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 51 77 | 56 77 | 58 58 | 51
Wind 3 mph West 7 mph NW 9 mph North 7 mph NNE
Humidity 76% 48% 49% 74%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 13% 1% 27% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
7:59 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.61], Average RMSE [1.80]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.72], Average RMSE [1.56] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:44 AM CDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 49 73 | 53 74 | 54 63 | 54
Wind 5 mph NNE 7 mph ENE 6 mph East 5 mph East
Humidity 76% 48% 49% 74%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 1% 9% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:00 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.25], Average RMSE [2.28]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.51], Average RMSE [2.14] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:44 AM CDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 56 81 | 62 82 | 59 69 | 62
Wind 5 mph ESE 7 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 6 mph SE
Humidity 84% 52% 44% 76%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 16% 2% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:01 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.77], Average RMSE [3.42]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.63], Average RMSE [2.15] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:44 AM CDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 88F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 62 84 | 62 84 | 61 69 | 60
Wind 6 mph SSE 8 mph South 7 mph SSE 7 mph SE
Humidity 84% 47% 46% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 10% 15% 15% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
8:01 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.73], Average RMSE [2.24]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.09], Average RMSE [2.70] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:44 AM CDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 61 84 | 60 81 | 60 67 | 59
Wind 6 mph South 8 mph South 6 mph South 6 mph SSE
Humidity 79% 47% 47% 76%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 4% 17% 34%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.38], Average RMSE [5.32]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.71], Average RMSE [3.15] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:44 AM CDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 64 81 | 62 76 | 57 67 | 60
Wind 3 mph WSW 6 mph SSW 2 mph WSW 2 mph ESE
Humidity 83% 50% 51% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 30%
Cloud Cover 3% 28% 22% 73%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.73], Average RMSE [3.33]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.67], Average RMSE [2.89] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:44 AM CDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 64 79 | 63 76 | 60 68 | 61
Wind 4 mph SSE 6 mph SSW 4 mph SW 5 mph South
Humidity 87% 57% 54% 78%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 32% 57% 41% 22%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.69], Average RMSE [4.58]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.07], Average RMSE [3.33] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:44 AM CDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 63 82 | 64 80 | 59 71 | 63
Wind 5 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 6 mph SSE
Humidity 84% 53% 49% 77%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 34% 0% 3% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.87], Average RMSE [5.31]
Source: BestForecast at 8:44 AM CDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 64 85 | 56 82 | 49 74 | 65
Wind 7 mph SSE 8 mph South 8 mph South 8 mph South
Humidity 84% 39% 33% 73%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 2% 15% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.58], Average RMSE [5.72]
Source: BestForecast at 8:44 AM CDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 66 85 | 78 82 | 70 73 | 65
Wind 7 mph South 7 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 85% 78% 68% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 1% 2% 3% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:02 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:44 AM CDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 102F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 65 85 | 77 82 | 70 73 | 65
Wind 6 mph South 5 mph SSW 4 mph SSW 5 mph South
Humidity 84% 78% 68% 74%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 13% 20% 29% %
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:02 PM
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History & Almanac
May 16, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KEVV) 77 °F 54 °F
Record (KEVV) 92 °F (1962) 34 °F (1997)
Yesterday 85 °F 56 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 6
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
May. 16, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:40 AM CDT 7:59 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:11 AM CDT 8:29 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:34 AM CDT 9:06 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:54 AM CDT 9:46 PM CDT
Moon 3:07 AM CDT 4:17 PM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 18m
Length of Day
14h 18m
Tomorrow will be 1m 41s longer.
Waning Crescent, 15% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Crescent
May 20
New
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
86 °F
Cairo
84 °F
Harrisburg
83 °F
Metropolis
83 °F
Carmi
43 °F
Freeport
45 °F
Rochelle
46 °F
Waukegan
46 °F
Rockford
46 °F
DeKalb
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Fairfield 79 °F Clear 12:55 PM CDT
Flora 79 °F Clear 12:55 PM CDT
Carmi 83 °F Clear 12:55 PM CDT
Olney-Noble 81 °F Clear 12:55 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KFWC)
Wind Speed: 6.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 320° (NW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KFWC 161755Z AUTO 32006G14KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A2998 RMK AO2

Sports
Event Date Forecast
Dodgers vs. Padres 3:35 PM PDT on May 16, 2012 Clear, 70 °F
Mariners vs. Indians 7:05 PM EDT on May 16, 2012 Clear, 61 °F
Event Date Forecast
Las Palmas vs. Deportivo 8:00 PM CEST on May 16, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 77° F/ 25° C
Córdoba CF vs. Recreativo de Huelva 8:00 PM CEST on May 16, 2012 Overcast, High 82° F/ 28° C
Event Date Forecast
Sprint Showdown 7:30 PM EDT on May 19, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 72 °F
NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race 9:00 PM EDT on May 19, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 72 °F
Event Date Forecast
HP Byron Nelson Championship 8:30 AM CDT on May 17, 2012 Clear, 63 °F
HP Byron Nelson Championship 8:30 AM CDT on May 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 67 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Albion, IL 85.4 °F 84 °F 56 °F 37% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 480 ft 1:00 PM CDT Normal
Parkersburg/Wynoose, Olney, IL 78.8 °F 80 °F 59 °F 51% NW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 418 ft 1:04 PM CDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Olney IL , Parkersburg, IL 77 °F 79 °F 59 °F 53% NNW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 426 ft 12:47 PM CDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Grayville IL , Grayville, IL 80 °F 80 °F 57 °F 45% NW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 435 ft 12:27 PM CDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Crossville IL , Crossville, IL 80 °F 80 °F 57 °F 46% NW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 495 ft 12:25 PM CDT MADIS
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