Severe Thunderstorms Likely Across the Ozarks and Lower Ohio Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes, are likely to develop this afternoon from parts of the lower Ohio Valley into the southern Plains. An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) outlook has been issued. Further north, widespread rain showers are expected across portions of the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Birmingham, Birmingham International Airport (KBHM)

Lat: 33.57°NLon: 86.75°WElev: 643ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 18 Apr 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairfield AL

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind around 5 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 85 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 65 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 81 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 60 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 73 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    Low: 50 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers.  High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers

    High: 59 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 44 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    Sunny

    High: 70 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Showers. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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Point Forecast:
Fairfield AL
 33.47°N 86.9°W
4:10 pm CDT Apr 18, 2024
4pm CDT Apr 18, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
 
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