Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence County Airport (K9A4)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 87.35°WElev: 587ft.

Fair

99°F

37°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index109°F (43°C)
Last update 17 Aug 4:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Leighton AL

Heat Advisory August 17, 04:21pm until August 17, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 17, 04:21pm until August 17, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 97 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: 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

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Leighton AL
 34.63°N 87.5°W (Elev. 554 ft)
3:50 pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
4pm CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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