Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in (1020.3 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 16 Aug 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairmount TN

Heat Advisory August 16, 09:11am until August 17, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 16, 09:11am until August 17, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 91 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
Fairmount TN
 35.19°N 85.34°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
7:06 am EDT Aug 16, 2026
9am EDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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