Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	30.18 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	6 Aug 2:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Riceville TN

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Sunday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.