Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in (1022.6 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 7 Aug 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Petros TN

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Petros TN
 36.15°N 84.45°W (Elev. 2641 ft)
7:06 am EDT Aug 7, 2026
9am EDT Aug 7, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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