Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the central High Plains. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

86°F

30°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 1 Jul 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Athens AL

Severe T-storm Watch until July 1, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory July 2, 07:00pm until July 3, 07:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 04:48pm until July 2, 07:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
Heat Advisory
Extreme Heat Warning
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    Severe T-storm Watch until July 1, 08:00pm
    Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 04:48pm until July 2, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 95 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 10pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Athens AL
 34.85°N 86.94°W (Elev. 748 ft)
3:50 pm CDT Jul 1, 2026
4pm CDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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