Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

Fair

93°F

34°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.96 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 21 Sep 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Capshaw AL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Patchy fog after 1am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Capshaw AL
 34.76°N 87.03°W (Elev. 696 ft)
1:16 pm CDT Sep 21, 2026
1pm CDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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