Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

Mostly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	12 Aug 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Athens AL

Today
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 93.