Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Jun 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Lakesite TN

Heat Advisory June 30, 11:00am until July 2, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Calm wind.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Calm wind.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Independence Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Lakesite TN
 35.18°N 85.15°W (Elev. 755 ft)
6:41 am EDT Jun 30, 2026
6am EDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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