Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Coastal Storm to Bring Rain and Wind to New England

Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern Plains today. Large hail is the main threat, along with some damaging winds. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail are possible. A storm system moving north along the New England coast will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Decatur, Pryor Field (KDCU)

Lat: 34.66°NLon: 86.94°WElev: 591ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 22 May 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Athens AL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers likely between 7am and 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers likely between 7am and 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Athens AL
 34.78°N 86.97°W (Elev. 699 ft)
12:50 pm CDT May 22, 2025
1pm CDT May 22, 2025-6pm CDT May 28, 2025
 
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