Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 4:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Riceville TN

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Riceville TN
 35.33°N 84.72°W (Elev. 873 ft)
2:26 am EDT May 13, 2026
5am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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