Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 May 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE New Hope TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely.  Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE New Hope TN
 35°N 85.61°W (Elev. 600 ft)
1:36 pm CDT May 17, 2025
2pm CDT May 17, 2025-6pm CDT May 23, 2025
 
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