Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.29 in (1027.0 mb)
Dewpoint	18°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Mar 5:53 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Farragut TN

Today
High: 51 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 64 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 44 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of sprinkles before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of sprinkles after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.