Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Huntsville, Huntsville International / Jones Field (KHSV)

Lat: 34.64°NLon: 86.79°WElev: 630ft.

Mostly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 17 Jul 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Huntsville International / Jones Field AL

Heat Advisory July 17, 01:16pm until July 17, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 17, 01:16pm until July 17, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 74 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 74 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Huntsville International / Jones Field AL
 34.64°N 86.73°W (Elev. 577 ft)
12:50 pm CDT Jul 17, 2025
1pm CDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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