Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 18 Jun 7:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W East Brainerd TN

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  High near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 85. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 85. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W East Brainerd TN
 35.02°N 85.14°W (Elev. 741 ft)
7:06 am EDT Jun 18, 2026
8am EDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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