Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sparta Upper Cumberland Regional Airport (KSRB)

Lat: 36.06°NLon: 85.53°WElev: 1024ft.

Overcast

82°F

28°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.72 in
Dewpoint	81°F (27°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	1 Aug 3:35 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Baxter TN

This Afternoon
High: 80 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers and
Areas Fog
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Steady temperature around 80. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm. Patchy fog between midnight and 4am. Low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Areas of fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Areas of fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.