Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	29.84 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	18 Jun 1:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Rockwood TN

Overnight
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Juneteenth
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers likely between 2am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 90%.