Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.89 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	3 Aug 5:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Decatur TN

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.