Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.89 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	3 Aug 5:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Riceville TN

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.