Thunderstorms in the North Central U.S.; Dangerous Heat in Texas

There is a severe weather and isolated flooding threat from the Central to Northern Plains tonight into early Thursday. The severe weather threat will progress eastward to the Upper Mississippi Valley/Great Lakes into the Lower Ohio Valley Thursday. Major to extreme heat will continue to impact much of southern Texas into next week, where widespread record-breaking temperatures are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 May 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Athens AL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 69. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 69. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
Athens AL
 34.78°N 86.97°W (Elev. 699 ft)
6:50 am CDT May 15, 2025
7am CDT May 15, 2025-6pm CDT May 21, 2025
 
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