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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

Huntsville, Huntsville International / Jones Field (KHSV)

Lat: 34.64°NLon: 86.79°WElev: 630ft.

Partly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Owens Cross Roads AL

Heat Advisory July 2, 07:00pm until July 3, 07:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 06:43am until July 2, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 06:43am until July 2, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °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 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Owens Cross Roads AL
 34.63°N 86.54°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
6:29 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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