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Current conditions at

Muscle Shoals, North West Alabama Regional Airport (KMSL)

Lat: 34.74°NLon: 87.6°WElev: 548ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 16 Jun 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Cherokee AL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. High near 83. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. High near 83. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Juneteenth
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Cherokee AL
 34.73°N 87.88°W (Elev. 482 ft)
Last Update:
1:50 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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