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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 2 Aug 10:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW McDonald TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW McDonald TN
 35.15°N 85.07°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 pm EDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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