Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 May 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Etowah TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Heavy Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Etowah TN
 35.29°N 84.45°W (Elev. 1535 ft)
2:26 am EDT May 3, 2026
3am EDT May 3, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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