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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Thunderstorms producing excessive rainfall and potential flooding concerns will continue through tonight from the Southern Plains to the East Coast. Areas of greatest concern for flooding are over central Texas and the Mid-Atlantic. Heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1018.3 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 13 Jul 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Oak Ridge TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Oak Ridge TN
 35.96°N 84.3°W (Elev. 942 ft)
Last Update:
1:42 pm EDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 20, 2025
 
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