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Severe Thunderstorm and Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Today; Strong Storm in Western Alaska

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms today with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible today due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Current conditions at

Birmingham, Birmingham International Airport (KBHM)

Lat: 33.57°NLon: 86.75°WElev: 643ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SE 8 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 16 Apr 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alton AL

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 81 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 62 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 77 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 61 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 5 mph.

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 84 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 64 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 82 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 57 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 74 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
Alton AL
 33.61°N 86.59°W
Last Update:
4:11 pm CDT Apr 16, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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