Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Fog/Mist

70°F

21°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	16 Jun 3:35 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Riceville TN

Overnight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Juneteenth
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.