Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Huntsville, Madison County Executive Airport (KMDQ)

Lat: 34.86°NLon: 86.56°WElev: 755ft.

Mostly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	58%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	12 Aug 2:35 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Ryland AL

This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southwest 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.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

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 72.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 92.