Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1023.7 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 11:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW McDonald TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW McDonald TN
 35.15°N 85.02°W (Elev. 1102 ft)
7:06 pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
12am EDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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