An active jet stream pattern in the western half of the country means that the first half of May will favor more tornadoes in the Great Plains.
Opelika, AL
Right Now
79°
Sunny
- Humidity: 70%
- Feels Like: 83°
- Heat Index: 83°
- Wind: 9 mph
- Wind Chill: 79°
- UV Index: 10 Very High
- Sunrise: 05:49:30 AM
- Sunset: 07:27:04 PM
- Dew Point: 68°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Sunshine this morning. Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Warm. High 84F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low 67F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 87F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Precip
12 PM
80°
2%
12 PM
80°
Wind: SSW @ 9 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 67%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 83°
UV Index: 10 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
1 PM
81°
15%
1 PM
81°
Wind: SSW @ 9 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 62%
Wind Chill: 81°
Heat Index: 85°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
2 PM
82°
15%
2 PM
82°
Wind: SSW @ 10 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 60%
Wind Chill: 82°
Heat Index: 85°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
3 PM
83°
24%
3 PM
83°
Wind: SSW @ 9 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 56%
Wind Chill: 83°
Heat Index: 87°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
4 PM
81°
36%
4 PM
81°
Wind: SSW @ 7 mph
Precip: 36% Chance
Humidity: 61%
Wind Chill: 81°
Heat Index: 84°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 7 mi
5 PM
80°
24%
5 PM
80°
Wind: SSW @ 8 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 63%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 83°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
6 PM
78°
11%
6 PM
78°
Wind: SSW @ 8 mph
Precip: 11% Chance
Humidity: 67%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
7 PM
77°
13%
7 PM
77°
Wind: SSW @ 5 mph
Precip: 13% Chance
Humidity: 72%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
8 PM
75°
15%
8 PM
75°
Wind: SSW @ 3 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 76%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 76°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
9 PM
73°
23%
9 PM
73°
Wind: S @ 4 mph
Precip: 23% Chance
Humidity: 81%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
10 PM
73°
14%
10 PM
73°
Wind: SSW @ 4 mph
Precip: 14% Chance
Humidity: 84%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
11 PM
72°
6%
11 PM
72°
Wind: SSW @ 4 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 87%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 74°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
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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…
The forecast is showing a hot day in Opelika. The forecast calls for it to be a warm 84 degrees. A 69-degree low is forecasted. Most likely, the area will see rainfall today. Currently, there is 62% chance of precipitation in today's forecast. High UV indexes are expected. The sun's rays wil…