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.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 17 Aug 6:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Collegedale TN

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
Heat Advisory August 17, 07:08pm until August 17, 08:00pm
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    Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
    Heat Advisory August 17, 07:08pm until August 17, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 73 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms 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 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

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. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms 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 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
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 after 8am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Collegedale TN
 35.06°N 85.05°W (Elev. 1004 ft)
2:41 pm EDT Aug 17, 2026
7pm EDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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