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The Dothan Tea

Aug 25, 2025

Interesting Facts

Dothan is known as the "Peanut Capital of the World" due to its large peanut production and the National Peanut Festival held annually in the city.

The Dothan Area Botanical Gardens features over 50 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, including a butterfly house and a variety of native plant species.

Dothan is home to the world's smallest city block, known as the "Honeysuckle Midland Block," which measures only 39 feet by 46.8 feet.

Weather

Weather for Dothan, AL:

Daily Forecast:

Sunday, August 24: Low: 70°F (21°C), High: 90°F (32°C), Description: Mostly cloudy and humid with a couple of thunderstorms
Monday, August 25: Low: 64°F (18°C), High: 92°F (33°C), Description: Sunny
Tuesday, August 26: Low: 65°F (18°C), High: 89°F (32°C), Description: Plenty of sunshine
Wednesday, August 27: Low: 65°F (18°C), High: 86°F (30°C), Description: Some clouds, then sunshine
Thursday, August 28: Low: 70°F (21°C), High: 85°F (30°C), Description: Partly sunny with a thunderstorm
Friday, August 29: Low: 68°F (20°C), High: 86°F (30°C), Description: Cloudy with a thunderstorm

Here’s your 7-day weather outlook for Dothan, Alabama:

Expect humid conditions with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and showers through the weekend, especially late today and tomorrow, with the chance of localized flooding and strong wind gusts.
Monday through Wednesday should bring a break—sunny and hot with temperatures warming into the low 90s °F (around 32–33 °C) by Monday.
Heading into the end of the week, afternoon thunderstorms are likely again—especially Thursday and Friday—keeping things partly sunny to cloudy with some storm activity.

Summary & Tips

Time Frame	Weather Pattern	Key Notes
This afternoon & tomorrow	Stormy & humid	Watch for intense downpours and gusty winds.
Early week (Mon–Wed)	Sunny & hot	Great for outdoor plans—stay hydrated and wear sunscreen.
Later week (Thu–Fri)	Storm chance	Afternoon showers likely—best to plan around them.

Events

Here are several links to different event venues in the area to make it easier for you to search!

Local Area Venue Event Link

Dothan Chess Club-Tuesday, August 26th (8-26-25) at 6:30-9pm at Mural City Coffee Co.

Art of Yoga: With Leah Graves-Wednesday August 27th (8-27-25) from 5:30-6:30pm

Toddler Hour! on Toddler Thursdays- Thursday August 28th (8-28-25) from 9-10am

Business Spotlight

Wine and small plate lover?

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KBC Restaurant Owner to Host New Cooking Show "Next Gen Chef" on Netflix Featuring Young and Talented Chefs.

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Dothan's Largest Pizza Slices!

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Secret Little Hack

Try visiting the Wiregrass Museum of Art on the first Friday of the month for free admission and special events during their First Friday Art Walk!

Tip of The Day

Get outside and explore the Forever Wild Trails in Dothan for a fun and active way to enjoy the outdoors!

Non-Profits

Here is a link to some of the key known non-profits in the area, as well as many others.

Click Here

Animals

Plenty of loving animals out there waiting for a place to call home!
Don't forget to visit the local shelters around the area and ADOPT!

Wiregrass Pets
Wiregrass Humane Society

Local Hero!

Everyday People. Extraordinary Deeds

Know of a local Hero? Let us know!

Because heroes aren’t just in movies, sometimes they’re our friends, neighbors, or coworkers making a difference.

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