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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Today from the Central Plains into the Tennessee Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds will be possible from the Ozark Plateau east into portions of the Southeast today. Rounds of heavy thunderstorms ahead of a slow moving front will continue locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential from the Ozarks to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Mostly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 5:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

East Ridge TN

Flood Watch July 12, 06:54am until July 13, 02:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch July 12, 06:54am until July 13, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 86 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
East Ridge TN
 35.01°N 85.25°W (Elev. 748 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 am EDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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