Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.
Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >
Current conditions at
Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)
Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.
Fair
73°F
23°C
| Humidity | 69% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.19 in |
| Dewpoint | 63°F (17°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 May 10:35 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles ENE Watts Bar Dam TN
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
LikelyWednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
LikelyThursday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
ShowersThursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
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. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Watts Bar Dam TN
35.63°N 84.75°W (Elev. 764 ft)
35.63°N 84.75°W (Elev. 764 ft)
7:06 pm EDT May 18, 2026
10pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 25, 2026
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