Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 18 Jun 7:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Etowah TN

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Etowah TN
 35.28°N 84.51°W (Elev. 2080 ft)
7:06 am EDT Jun 18, 2026
8am EDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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