Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Overcast

82°F

28°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	30.07 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	7 Sep 11:15 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Athens TN

Labor Day
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Saturday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

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