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Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.21 in (1021.2 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 15 Aug 10:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Petros TN

Heat Advisory August 15, 11:18am until August 16, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 15, 11:18am until August 16, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Petros TN
 36.15°N 84.42°W (Elev. 2976 ft)
Last Update:
8:31 am EDT Aug 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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