Excessive Rainfall and Potential Tropical Cyclone in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce locally considerable flash flooding over parts of the northwestern Gulf Coast, lower Mississippi River Valley, and Deep South through Thursday. Potential Tropical Cyclone One is forecast to become a tropical storm (Arthur) as it moves along or just off the northwestern Gulf coast through Wednesday. An outbreak of severe weather is forecast in the Midwest Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

77°F

25°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 Jun 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Athens TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Juneteenth
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Athens TN
 35.44°N 84.6°W (Elev. 899 ft)
1:06 pm EDT Jun 16, 2026
2pm EDT Jun 16, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2026
 
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