Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	12 Aug 12:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Decatur TN

This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Steady temperature around 82. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.