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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible Across the Central U.S.; Additional Flash Flooding Potential in the Mid-Atlantic

Strong thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Central Plains and Midwest today with damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall the primary threats. Heavy rain and scattered flash flooding is also possible across the Carolinas into Virginia. Elevated to critical fire weather concerns in the Four Corners region as Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect across the Desert Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 at 7:08:18 pm CDT

Medium to high chances (60-80%) of showers and thunderstorms are forecast from late this morning through the evening. Locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and gusty, erratic winds will be the main threats. A few storms could approach severe limits, so monitor for warnings!
Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms continue through the end of the week and into the weekend. While severe storms are not anticipated, a few strong storms are possible that would be capable of gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. Afternoon highs are expected to top out in the mid 80s to mid 90s with heat index values in the triple digits. Stay hydrated and use sun protection if spending time outdoors!
Low temperatures and precipitation chances for tonight.
High temperatures and precipitation chances for tomorrow.
This graphic contains daily climate data (climate normals and records) for today for the sites listed. The legend is in the upper left portion of the image. The current normals period is 1991-2020.

 
 
Location Sky/Weather Temp Dewpt RH Wind Baro Remarks
Huntsville
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Muscle Shoals
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Decatur
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Meridianville
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vinemont
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Albertville
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scottsboro
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fort Payne
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Winchester
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tullahoma
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fayetteville
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Courtland
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". Wind speeds are in MPH. In the BARO (pressure) column, values are in inches. In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).
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