Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 28 Aug 3:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Etowah TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Labor Day
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Etowah TN
 35.29°N 84.45°W (Elev. 1535 ft)
1:31 pm EDT Aug 28, 2025
4pm EDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 4, 2025
 
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