Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Thunderstorm

98°F

37°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index107°F (42°C)
Last update 17 Aug 5:21 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Collegedale TN

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
Heat Advisory August 17, 05:44pm until August 17, 08:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
Heat Advisory
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    Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
    Heat Advisory August 17, 05:44pm until August 17, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 97 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 73 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Collegedale TN
 35.06°N 85.02°W (Elev. 889 ft)
2:41 pm EDT Aug 17, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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