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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.84 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 18 Jun 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Petros TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 78. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 78. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Petros TN
 36.11°N 84.48°W (Elev. 2539 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 am EDT Jun 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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