Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Muscle Shoals, North West Alabama Regional Airport (KMSL)

Lat: 34.74°NLon: 87.6°WElev: 548ft.

78°F

26°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 27 Jul 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Muscle Shoals, North West Alabama Regional Airport AL

Extreme Heat Warning July 28, 12:11am until July 28, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 28, 12:11am until July 28, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Muscle Shoals, North West Alabama Regional Airport AL
 34.74°N 87.6°W (Elev. 548 ft)
11:50 pm CDT Jul 27, 2026
12am CDT Jul 28, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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