Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Muscle Shoals, North West Alabama Regional Airport (KMSL)

Lat: 34.74°NLon: 87.6°WElev: 548ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 12 Jul 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Russellville AL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. West northwest 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.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm.  High near 83. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • 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.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday 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

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. West northwest 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
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. High near 83. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Russellville AL
 34.55°N 87.73°W (Elev. 801 ft)
3:50 pm CDT Jul 12, 2026
4pm CDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2026
 
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