Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds with Haze

77°F

25°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 26 Mar 6:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Tallassee TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 35. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 35. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Tallassee TN
 35.62°N 83.87°W (Elev. 1867 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Mar 26, 2026
6pm EDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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