Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	29.81 in (1008.7 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	2 Aug 11:53 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Elkmont AL

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.