Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Light Rain

78°F

26°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	12 Aug 1:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Lake City TN

This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 81. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.