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	79%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	29.82 in (1007.9 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	18 Jun 4:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Oak Ridge TN

Today
High: 86 °F
Heavy Rain
then T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Juneteenth
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Monday
High: 83 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

Mostly 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. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.