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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 11 Jan 2:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Etowah TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Etowah TN
 35.29°N 84.45°W (Elev. 1535 ft)
Last Update:
12:51 am EST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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