Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1021.8 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 8 Sep 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Athens AL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Athens AL
 34.74°N 86.95°W (Elev. 623 ft)
8:50 am CDT Sep 8, 2026
9am CDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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