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Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 20, 2025 at 12:34:36 am CDT

Dangerous heat will be the main theme through much of the next week. Expect temperatures to rise into the low to mid 90s with max heat indices between 100-110F by Tuesday/Wednesday. Daily afternoon thunderstorms are possible as well. Make sure to drink plenty of water and don't leave people or pets in cars! Also, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Strong to severe storms will be possible in NE AL and southern middle TN on Monday afternoon with our main concerns being gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Make sure to check back for updates!
The Climate Prediction Center has outlooked the Tennessee Valley in a Medium Risk (40-60%) for much above normal temperatures late next week. This means temperatures have a medium chance of reaching or exceeding the mid to upper 90s and heat indices between 100-105 degrees during this period. Stay weather aware and up to date with the forecast!
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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