Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Aug 4:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Chattanooga, Lovell Field TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm.  High near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. High near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Chattanooga, Lovell Field TN
 35.09°N 85.19°W (Elev. 794 ft)
2:26 am EDT Aug 1, 2026
5am EDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 7, 2026
 
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