Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 1 Apr 5:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Etowah TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Etowah TN
 35.28°N 84.53°W (Elev. 801 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Apr 1, 2026
5pm EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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