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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the central and southern Plains today. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the upper Mississippi River Valley to the Great Lakes tonight through the day Tuesday. Damaging gusts, hail, and heavy rainfall are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.3 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Mar 7:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Chattanooga TN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Chattanooga TN
 35.05°N 85.3°W (Elev. 633 ft)
Last Update:
7:41 am EDT Mar 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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