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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.9 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 5:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW McDonald TN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW McDonald TN
 35.15°N 85.02°W (Elev. 1102 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 am EDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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