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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Widespread strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and locally heavy rain are expected across portions of the Ohio Valley into southern Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas. Rounds of strong thunderstorms are expected to develop across the northern and central Plains. Sweltering heat remains most persistent across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley through next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Sep 5, 2026 at 10:42:28 pm CDT

There is a low (20-30%) chance for severe storms in the TN Valley this afternoon and evening (primarily between 2 PM - 10 PM). The strongest storms will be capable of producing wind gusts near 60 mph, which could damage trees.
A Heat Advisory remains in effect for all counties in northern AL and southern Middle TN through 8 PM Sunday.
Heat impacts will continue through the weekend as a hot/humid airmass will remain in place across the Tennessee Valley. Daytime highs in the mid-upper 90s are forecast through Sunday, with peak heat index values around 105-109 degrees. This is about 5-10 degrees above normal for early September. Take extra precautions if heading outside such as drinking plenty of water, taking breaks inside or in the shade, and avoiding strenuous outdoor activity between 10 AM - 7 PM.

 
 
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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