Local weather forecast

Weather in Cottonwood, AL

Updated 2026-08-11 10:30 local time · ZIP codes 36320

Sunny
Now87°F

Sunny

High / Low100° / 73°
Rain chance5%
Wind6 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 2:19AM EDT until August 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida and far southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ this afternoon to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny87°5% rain
11 AMSunny95°3% rain
12 PMSunny97°2% rain
1 PMSunny99°2% rain
2 PMSunny100°1% rain
3 PMSunny100°1% rain
4 PMSunny99°1% rain
5 PMSunny98°1% rain
6 PMSunny96°2% rain
7 PMSunny91°2% rain
8 PMClear87°3% rain
9 PMClear84°4% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
100° 73°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
97° 75°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 11 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
98° 75°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like96°F
Humidity68%
Pressure30.15 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind6 mph WNW
Wind gusts6 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:04 AM
Sunset07:28 PM
Moonrise04:16 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 6%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 96°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

87°F, 3% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 87°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 6%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Cottonwood weather today

Sunny and 87°F in Cottonwood, AL. Today's high is 100°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 68%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Cottonwood

Sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 07:28 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 97°F and a low near 75°F. The maximum rain chance is 17%.

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