Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.12 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 11:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Lake City TN

This Afternoon
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Heavy Rain
then Partly
Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.