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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in (1022.2 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Jan 4:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Petros TN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 2am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 2am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Petros TN
 36.12°N 84.4°W (Elev. 1969 ft)
Last Update:
12:51 am EST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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