Thunderstorms from the Plains into the Central Appalachians; Heavy Rain in the Central Gulf Coast; Heat Across Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely from from northeast New Mexico/Southeast Colorado, eastward into the Central Plains through the Central Appalachians. Slow moving low to bring heavy rainfall to the Central Gulf Coast into the weekend. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley, Tennessee Valley, Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Muscle Shoals, North West Alabama Regional Airport (KMSL)

Lat: 34.74°NLon: 87.6°WElev: 548ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

82°F

28°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 79°F (26°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 16 Jul 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Russellville AL

Heat Advisory July 16, 11:13pm until July 17, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 16, 11:13pm until July 17, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday 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 73. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday 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 73. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Russellville AL
 34.57°N 87.78°W (Elev. 801 ft)
11:01 pm CDT Jul 16, 2025
11pm CDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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