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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NE 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 6 Apr 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Etowah TN

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then becoming clear toward daybreak, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then becoming clear toward daybreak, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Etowah TN
 35.3°N 84.56°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
7:36 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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