Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.22 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	15 Aug 11:53 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Karns TN

Heat Advisory August 15, 12:15pm until August 16, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 15, 12:15pm until August 16, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sun
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Sunday

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.