Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Iuka Airport (K15M)

Lat: 34.77°NLon: 88.17°WElev: 626ft.

Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 1:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles W Russellville AL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles W Russellville AL
 34.51°N 87.92°W (Elev. 702 ft)
1:28 am CDT Aug 19, 2026
1am CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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