Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1020.4 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Mar 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Oak Ridge TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Calm wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Showers likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Oak Ridge TN
 36.02°N 84.24°W (Elev. 899 ft)
9:21 am EDT Mar 26, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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