The chance of rain will remain high in eastern Alabama through this evening. Flooding and damaging wind are expected in spots. Hail and an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Get all the details on storm timing and hazards in our updated forecast.
Opelika, AL
Right Now
65°
Cloudy
- Humidity: 99%
- Feels Like: 65°
- Heat Index: 65°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 65°
- UV Index: 9 Very High
- Sunrise: 05:39:45 AM
- Sunset: 07:36:21 PM
- Dew Point: 64°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Cloudy skies with a few showers this afternoon. High around 80F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies. Slight chance of a shower throughout the evening. Low 63F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Sunny along with a few clouds. High 83F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Precip
7 AM
65°
6%
7 AM
65°
Wind: NW @ 6 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 99%
Wind Chill: 65°
Heat Index: 65°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
8 AM
67°
6%
8 AM
67°
Wind: NNW @ 6 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 94%
Wind Chill: 67°
Heat Index: 67°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
9 AM
69°
6%
9 AM
69°
Wind: NNW @ 8 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 88%
Wind Chill: 69°
Heat Index: 69°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
10 AM
72°
8%
10 AM
72°
Wind: NNW @ 7 mph
Precip: 8% Chance
Humidity: 81%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
11 AM
74°
9%
11 AM
74°
Wind: N @ 7 mph
Precip: 9% Chance
Humidity: 76%
Wind Chill: 74°
Heat Index: 74°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
12 PM
75°
9%
12 PM
75°
Wind: NNW @ 7 mph
Precip: 9% Chance
Humidity: 74%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 10 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
1 PM
77°
13%
1 PM
77°
Wind: NNW @ 8 mph
Precip: 13% Chance
Humidity: 70%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
2 PM
78°
32%
2 PM
78°
Wind: N @ 8 mph
Precip: 32% Chance
Humidity: 68%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
3 PM
79°
24%
3 PM
79°
Wind: N @ 7 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 68%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 82°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
4 PM
79°
21%
4 PM
79°
Wind: N @ 7 mph
Precip: 21% Chance
Humidity: 67%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 83°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
5 PM
79°
12%
5 PM
79°
Wind: NNE @ 7 mph
Precip: 12% Chance
Humidity: 69%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 82°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
6 PM
79°
10%
6 PM
79°
Wind: NNE @ 6 mph
Precip: 10% Chance
Humidity: 67%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 82°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
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The forecast is showing a hot day in Opelika. Temperatures are projected to be a scorcher today with temperatures reaching a high of 92 though it will feel even hotter at 98. Today's forecasted low temperature is 73 degrees. We'll see sunshine today, but also cloud cover at times. There is o…
Hot temperatures are predicted today. Temperatures are projected to be a steamy day today with temperatures reaching a high of 94 though it will feel even hotter at 98. We'll see a low temperature of 73 degrees today. We will see clear skies today. Today's UV index is high. Be careful outsid…
The Opelika area can expect a very hot day. Temperatures are projected to be a scorcher today with temperatures reaching a high of 94 though it will feel even hotter at 97. A 72-degree low is forecasted. We will see a mix of sun and clouds. The sunshine will be intense today; high UV indexes…
Opelika folks should be prepared for high temperatures. Temperatures are projected to be a quite sweltering high of 94. Today has the makings of a perfect day to hit the pool or find a nice air-conditioned room. We'll see a low temperature of 71 degrees today. Today's conditions are expected…
The forecast is showing a hot day in Opelika. Temperatures are projected to be a steamy day today with temperatures reaching a high of 90 though it will feel even hotter at 91. 68 degrees is today's low. It should be a fairly cloudless day. The forecast is calling for clear skies. The UV ind…
Opelika folks should be prepared for high temperatures. It looks like it will be a balmy 87 degrees. 67 degrees is today's low. Expect periods of sun and clouds. Models are showing a 22% chance of rain today. Keep an umbrella handy, just in case! The sunshine will be intense today; high UV i…