Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 17 Jul 10:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Turtletown TN

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Turtletown TN
 35.09°N 84.36°W (Elev. 1854 ft)
7:06 am EDT Jul 17, 2025
11am EDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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