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

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. 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

Monroe County Airport (KMNV)

Lat: 35.55°NLon: 84.38°WElev: 1031ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 6 Aug 4:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sweetwater TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    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 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph. 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 before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sweetwater TN
 35.61°N 84.47°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Aug 6, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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