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

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Light Rain

74°F

23°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 7:53 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Farragut TN

Flood Advisory until August 12, 09:30am

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Flood Advisory until August 12, 09:30am
NOW until 9:30am Tue
Flood Advisory
Today
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Saturday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.