Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

77°F

25°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	12 Aug 12:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Soddy Daisy TN

This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 82. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.