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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

A Few Clouds

44°F

7°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed W 14 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1023.0 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Mar 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Chattanooga, Lovell Field TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Chattanooga, Lovell Field TN
 35.02°N 85.16°W (Elev. 758 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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