Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Muscle Shoals, North West Alabama Regional Airport (KMSL)

Lat: 34.74° N Lon: 87.6° W Elev: 548 ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 12 Jul 8:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Colbert County

Rest Of Tonight
Partly cloudy early then clearing. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early this evening. Patchy fog late. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph early becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Temperature falling into the in the mid 80s in the afternoon. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds.
Monday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 70s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Temperature falling into the in the upper 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Temperature falling into the in the mid 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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613 PM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025
 
 

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