Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 May 9:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Whitwell TN

  • Today

    Today: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 80. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Whitwell TN
 35.2°N 85.56°W (Elev. 1847 ft)
6:06 am CDT May 17, 2026
9am CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 23, 2026
 
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