Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 18 May 5:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Chattanooga, Lovell Field TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: 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 84. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely.  Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
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 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Chattanooga, Lovell Field TN
 35.09°N 85.19°W (Elev. 794 ft)
2:26 pm EDT May 18, 2026
6pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 25, 2026
 
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