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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 1 May 4:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Chattanooga TN

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers between midnight and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind.
Tonight
A chance of showers between midnight and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
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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:
2:26 am EDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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