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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 >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 May 5:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Athens TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

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

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. 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 49. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Athens TN
 35.51°N 84.65°W (Elev. 1007 ft)
Last Update:
2:41 pm EDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 8, 2026
 
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