Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Flash Flooding Threats in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Four Corners Region

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. this week. Heavy rainfall may bring significant flash flooding across portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through the night, and additional flash flooding concerns across New England on Wednesday. Monsoonal thunderstorms will bring a flash flood risk to the Four Corners region, especially in burn scar areas Read More >

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

Overcast

83°F

28°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 80°F (27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 29 Jul 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Athens AL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

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

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Athens AL
 34.8°N 86.89°W (Elev. 689 ft)
1:50 am CDT Jul 29, 2026
2am CDT Jul 29, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 4, 2026
 
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