Major Winter Storm Ongoing in the Upper Midwest; Severe Weather Tonight from the Mid-South to the Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will continue to bring blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, icing, and strong winds through Monday across the Upper Midwest and Upper Great Lakes. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-South to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast through tonight, moving into the Mid-Atlantic Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	S 12 G 32 mph
Barometer	29.59 in
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Mar 2:35 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Riceville TN

Tornado Watch March 16, 02:56am until March 16, 06:00am

Wind Advisory March 16, 02:56am until March 16, 08:00am

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Tornado Watch

Wind Advisory

Tornado Watch March 16, 02:56am until March 16, 06:00am
Wind Advisory March 16, 02:56am until March 16, 08:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 37 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday
High: 50 °F⇓
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 43 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 66 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 37. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 39 by 2pm. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 66.