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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 18 Aug 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Flint City AL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 92. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 92. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Flint City AL
 34.47°N 86.99°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
12:13 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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