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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

60°F

16°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 9 Jan 12:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Oak Ridge TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Oak Ridge TN
 36.02°N 84.24°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm EST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Jan 9, 2026-6pm EST Jan 15, 2026
 
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