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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

A Few Clouds

98°F

37°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed N 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index104°F (40°C)
Last update 17 Aug 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Elkmont AL

Heat Advisory August 18, 10:00am until August 19, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Elkmont AL
 34.95°N 87.07°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
12:50 pm CDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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