Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. 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

43°F

6°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 May 2:55 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Athens TN

Overnight
Low: 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 68 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 51 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Heavy Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 72.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.