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A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Jan 12:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Athens TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers. High near 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. High near 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Showers. High near 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. High near 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
Athens TN
 35.46°N 84.6°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 pm EST Jan 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Jan 8, 2026-6pm EST Jan 14, 2026
 
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