Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.24 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	6 Aug 12:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Etowah TN

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.