Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 22 Aug 10:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chattanooga TN

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Chattanooga TN
 35.05°N 85.24°W (Elev. 833 ft)
7:07 am EDT Aug 22, 2025
11am EDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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