Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 3 Aug 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Whitwell TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 83. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 83. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Whitwell TN
 35.25°N 85.5°W (Elev. 1152 ft)
1:25 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
3pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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