Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Knoxville Downtown Airport (KDKX)

Lat: 35.97°NLon: 83.87°WElev: 827ft.

Fog/Mist

77°F

25°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.17 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	18 Jul 8:55 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Powder Springs TN

Today
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.