Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.89 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	3 Aug 12:53 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Rockford TN

This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.