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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Mostly Cloudy

62°F

17°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ridgeside TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ridgeside TN
 35.05°N 85.24°W (Elev. 833 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 am EDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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