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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Sep 21, 2026 at 1:46:52 pm CDT

There is a low chance of strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening (mainly between 1-10PM) for all of north Alabama and southern middle Tennessee. Damaging downburst winds will be the main threat, along with frequent lightning and heavy downpours. Stay weather aware if spending time outdoors!
There is a low chance of strong to severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening, mainly for north-central and northeast Alabama. Damaging downburst winds will be the main threat, along with frequent lightning and heavy downpours. Stay weather aware if spending time outdoors!
Two more hot days with low to medium chances of showers and storms are forecast. There is also a low risk of strong/severe storms today and Tuesday. Chances of showers/storms then continues through Wednesday before drier & much cooler weather arrives for late week.

 
 
Location Sky/Weather Temp Dewpt RH Wind Baro Remarks
Huntsville
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Muscle Shoals
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Decatur
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Meridianville
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vinemont
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Albertville
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guntersville
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scottsboro
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fort Payne
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Courtland
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Winchester
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tullahoma
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fayetteville
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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