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

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	3 Aug 4:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Tallassee TN

This Afternoon
High: 76 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.