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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Payne, Isbell Field Airport (K4A9)

Lat: 34.47°NLon: 85.72°WElev: 876ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 2 Jul 10:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Sylvania AL

Heat Advisory July 2, 07:00pm until July 3, 07:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:44am until July 2, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:44am until July 2, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Sylvania AL
 34.59°N 85.81°W (Elev. 1388 ft)
Last Update:
9:51 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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