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

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in (1020.8 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 6 Aug 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Anderson AL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Anderson AL
 34.88°N 87.15°W (Elev. 725 ft)
12:16 pm CDT Aug 6, 2026
12pm CDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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