Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Scott Municipal Airport (KSCX)

Lat: 36.46°NLon: 84.59°WElev: 1545ft.

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 2:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Helenwood TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: 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. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Tuesday
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. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Helenwood TN
 36.48°N 84.67°W (Elev. 971 ft)
2:26 am EDT Aug 2, 2026
2am EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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