Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Scott Municipal Airport (KSCX)

Lat: 36.46°NLon: 84.59°WElev: 1545ft.

70°F

21°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 8:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Elgin TN

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest 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: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. 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: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest 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.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. 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.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Elgin TN
 36.38°N 84.62°W (Elev. 1145 ft)
7:06 am EDT Aug 6, 2026
8am EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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