Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Jun 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Etowah TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Low around 70. 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.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 68. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Low around 70. 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.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 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
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
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 93.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
Etowah TN
 35.32°N 84.5°W (Elev. 860 ft)
1:32 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
3pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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