Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Guntersville Municipal Airport (K8A1)

Lat: 34.4°NLon: 86.27°WElev: 600ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Vrbl 2 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 3 Aug 5:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Guntersville AL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Guntersville AL
 34.43°N 86.26°W (Elev. 594 ft)
4:50 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
5pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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