Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Aug 18, 2026 at 4:18:21 pm CDT

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National Weather Service Atlanta/Peachtree City, GA

National Weather Service Jackson, Mississippi

National Weather Service NWS Birmingham, Alabama

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Extended Outlook

After another warm day on Wednesday with highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s, it'll be slightly cooler Thursday through Saturday. Highs are forecast to be in the upper 80s to lower 90s with lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Low to medium chances (20-50%) of showers and storms also returns Wednesday night through Friday. Dry conditions will then follow for Saturday. Stay weather aware!


*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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