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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.9 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 1:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Clinton TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Clinton TN
 36.11°N 84.2°W (Elev. 889 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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