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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	W 10 G 20 mph
Barometer	29.79 in (1007.8 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	2 Aug 11:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Hixson TN

Today
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

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. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.