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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 20 Jun 6:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Ridgeside TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Ridgeside TN
 35.01°N 85.28°W (Elev. 725 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 pm EDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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