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

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Scott Municipal Airport (KSCX)

Lat: 36.46°NLon: 84.59°WElev: 1545ft.

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 6 Aug 7:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Helenwood TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms between 4am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms between 4am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Helenwood TN
 36.5°N 84.61°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 pm EDT Aug 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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