Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Tallassee TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Tallassee TN
 35.58°N 84.03°W (Elev. 1854 ft)
1:06 am EDT May 18, 2026
2am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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