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

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	12 Jul 6:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Athens AL

Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Patchy
Fog
Monday
High: 92 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Patchy
Fog
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 94.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.