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

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Jun 10:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Dunlap TN

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 85. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.
Juneteenth
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Dunlap TN
 35.39°N 85.32°W (Elev. 912 ft)
6:17 am CDT Jun 17, 2025
10am CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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