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

Current conditions at

Crossville, Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field Airport (KCSV)

Lat: 35.95°NLon: 85.09°WElev: 1880ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 12 Aug 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Rockwood TN

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm.  High near 85. Calm wind becoming south 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.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. High near 85. Calm wind becoming south 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, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. 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 chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. 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 92.
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 92.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Rockwood TN
 35.81°N 84.71°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
9:18 am EDT Aug 12, 2025
9am EDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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