Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Huntsville, Madison County Executive Airport (KMDQ)

Lat: 34.86°NLon: 86.56°WElev: 755ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 8:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Normal AL

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Labor Day
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Normal AL
 34.79°N 86.61°W (Elev. 741 ft)
7:50 am CDT Aug 28, 2025
8am CDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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