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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 20 Jun 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Oak Ridge TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Oak Ridge TN
 35.92°N 84.33°W (Elev. 876 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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