Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.06 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	12 Aug 2:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Powells Crossroads TN

This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.