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 >

Current conditions at

Sparta Upper Cumberland Regional Airport (KSRB)

Lat: 36.06°NLon: 85.53°WElev: 1024ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SE 12 mph
Barometer	29.78 in
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	1 Aug 11:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Cookeville TN

Today
High: 85 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

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 80. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Patchy fog between 9pm and 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.