Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 18 May 12:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Lake City TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy through mid morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: 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 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 63. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Cloudy through mid morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
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 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Lake City TN
 36.15°N 84.17°W (Elev. 984 ft)
1:06 am EDT May 18, 2026
1am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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