Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 10:38:50 pm CDT

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Heat Advisory Today-Sun.

Dangerous Heat Builds This Week

Today: Strong/Severe Storms

Extended Heat Outlook

A Heat Advisory has been issued for all of northern Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee Today through Sunday. Temperatures are forecast to rise into the mid to upper 90s with heat indices in the triple digits.

Dangerous heat build into the area through next week with highs in the upper 90s to around 100F with heat index values reaching between 102-110F.

A few storms could be strong to severe today, afternoon / evening with primary threats of heavy rainfall and strong to damaging winds.

A high risk of extreme heat is forecast next weekend by the Climate Prediction Center (CPC). This means temperatures have a medium chance of reaching or exceeding the mid to upper 90s with heat indices above 105 degrees between August 18-21. Be sure to stay updated on the latest forecast!


*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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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

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