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

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.79 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 12:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Clinton TN

Flood Advisory August 2, 01:14am until August 2, 02:30am
Click here for hazard details and duration
...
  •  
    Flood Advisory August 2, 01:14am until August 2, 02:30am

    NOW until 2:30am Sun

    Flood Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 68. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Clinton TN
 36.11°N 84.18°W (Elev. 988 ft)
1:06 am EDT Aug 2, 2026
1am EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 8, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database