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There is a risk for isolated flooding through 7 pm today, mainly across the north central & northeast portions of Central Alabama where a Flood Watch is in effect. Additional heavy rain today may lead to flooding of low-lying areas, rivers, creeks, & roads.

The weather pattern coming this week will favor high temperatures in the middle to upper 90s, with potentially some locations across Central Alabama nearing 100 by Monday. These hot conditions continue each day through midweek. Heat index values are forecast to reach between 105 to 110 degrees. This will result in a major heat risk. It will be dangerous to anyone without proper hydration or adequate cooling.

Today will be mostly cloudy across Central Alabama with scattered to numerous showers & a few thunderstorms, especially across the north areas. Daytime high temperatures will be from the middle to upper 80s north to the lower to middle 90s south. Winds will be from the northwest to the southwest at 5 mph.

Tonight will be partly to mostly cloudy across Central Alabama with a chance of showers & a few thunderstorms, mainly across the northern counties. Overnight low temperatures will be in the lower to middle 70s. Winds will be variable around 5 mph.

Sunday will be partly cloudy across Central Alabama with isolated to scattered showers & thunderstorms. Daytime high temperatures will be in the upper 80s to the lower 90s. Winds will be from the west to northwest at 5 to 10 mph.

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