Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Fog/Mist

70°F

21°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	0.75 mi
Last update	6 Aug 5:15 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Decatur TN

Today
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south 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 before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

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