Showers and Storms continue across the East; Heat, Critical Fire Weather, Drought, and Poor Air Quality continues in the West

A series of fronts will focus locally heavy showers and storms across portions of the central and eastern U.S. through the end of the workweek. Dangerous to extreme heat continues across the Southwest U.S., eventually spreading eastward over the weekend into early next week. Elevated fire weather conditions continue across the Great Basin, with degraded air quality lingering across the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Scott Municipal Airport (KSCX)

Lat: 36.46°NLon: 84.59°WElev: 1545ft.

84°F

29°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 4 Aug 5:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Elgin TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south 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: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south 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.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Elgin TN
 36.3°N 84.66°W (Elev. 1407 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Aug 4, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 11, 2026
 
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