Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	8 Aug 4:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Athens AL

Today
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming south 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 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.