Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	SW 8 G 16 mph
Barometer	29.86 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	18 Jun 4:15 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Athens TN

Today
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Juneteenth
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 82 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.