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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.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 10:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Jacksboro TN

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 84. Calm wind becoming south 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.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 85 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday

    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%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 84. Calm wind becoming south 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.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Jacksboro TN
 36.33°N 84.15°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
Last Update:
9:18 am EDT Aug 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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