Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Fog/Mist

73°F

23°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.88 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	1 Aug 12:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Decatur TN

This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.