Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds are most likely over parts of the Dakotas into Minnesota from this afternoon into the overnight, with other isolated storms producing hail or wind over the northern High Plains. In the Northern Plains into the Upper Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic, heavy to excessive rain may bring flash and urban flooding through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	7 Jul 12:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Athens TN

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 90 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 97. West wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

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

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.