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Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 3 Jul 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Hixson TN

Heat Advisory July 3, 02:41am until July 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 3, 02:41am until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Hixson TN
 35.16°N 85.23°W (Elev. 715 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 am EDT Jul 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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