Florence Departs U.S. But Rivers Will Rise Further In Carolinas; Heavy Rain Continues In Midwest

Major-to-record river flooding will continue across the Carolinas for days to weeks to come as rainfall from Florence makes its way through area river systems. Meanwhile, a stationary front extending through the Midwest will be a focus for heavy rain with localized flash flooding across the Upper Midwest midweek; severe thunderstorms are also possible in this region. Read More >

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Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity	40%
Wind Speed	E 12 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	19 Sep 12:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Athens AL

This
Afternoon

Sunny
High: 93 °F
Tonight

Clear
Low: 71 °F
Thursday

Sunny
High: 93 °F
Thursday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 71 °F
Friday

Chance
T-storms
High: 92 °F
Friday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms
Low: 70 °F
Saturday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
High: 89 °F
Saturday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 69 °F
Sunday

Showers
Likely
High: 87 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 97. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 71. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 97. Light east southeast wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.