Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 21 Sep 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Decatur, Pryor Field AL

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
Decatur, Pryor Field AL
 34.65°N 86.95°W (Elev. 597 ft)
8:50 am CDT Sep 21, 2026
10am CDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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