Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.2 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 11:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Wartburg TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Wartburg TN
 36.04°N 84.54°W (Elev. 1985 ft)
7:06 pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
11pm EDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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