Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens Municipal Airport (KF44)

Lat: 32.16° N Lon: 95.83° W Elev: 444 ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 6:35 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Henderson County

Today
Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny with showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent. Heat index values up to 108 in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs around 90.



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