Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	17 Jul 6:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Karns TN

Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday
High: 89 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest 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.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.