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Heat Advisory in effect from August 21, 11:00 AM CDT until August 21, 08:00 PM CDT
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from August 21, 02:00 PM CDT until August 21, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Meridian, Key Field (KMEI)

Lat: 32.34°NLon: 88.75°WElev: 295ft.

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	107°F (42°C)
Last update	21 Aug 3:58 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Gilbertown AL

Severe T-storm Watch until August 21, 08:00pm

Heat Advisory until August 21, 08:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Heat Advisory

Severe T-storm Watch until August 21, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory until August 21, 08:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 97 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Partly
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 99 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 99 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 96 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.