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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches are in effect. Major Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast through Tuesday in the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lawrence County Airport (K9A4)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 87.35°WElev: 587ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 12:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lester AL

Heat Advisory August 19, 12:29am until August 19, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 19, 12:29am until August 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lester AL
 34.97°N 87.15°W (Elev. 817 ft)
Last Update:
12:15 am CDT Aug 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Aug 19, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2025
 
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