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Last Map Update: Wed, May 20, 2026 at 3:36:21 am CDT

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Warm & Wet Outlook

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Across Central Alabama, heat index values will be the lower 90s today, with a few locations in the upper 80s. Warm conditions will continue for most through the weekend. A boundary will move in from the northwest & stall, with a medium to high chance for rain remaining through the beginning of next week. Thunderstorms can produce frequent lightning, heavy rain, & gusty winds.

Through 7 AM across Central Alabama, look for increasing cloudiness with a small chance of a shower or thunderstorm northwest. Early morning low temperatures will be in the middle 60s to the lower 70s. Winds will be variable around 5 mph.

The sky will be mostly cloudy today across Central Alabama with increasing chances of showers & thunderstorms by afternoon. Daytime high temperatures will be in the middle 80s to around 90. Winds will be from the south to southwest around 5 mph.

Tonight will be mostly cloudy across Central Alabama with isolated to scattered showers & thunderstorms. Patchy fog may occur late. Overnight low temperatures will be in the middle to upper 60s. Winds will be light & variable.

Thursday will be mostly cloudy across Central Alabama with scattered to numerous showers & thunderstorms expected by afternoon. Daytime high temperatures will be in the 80s to around 90. Winds will be variable around 5 mph.

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