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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

A Few Clouds

61°F

16°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 May 10:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Athens TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Athens TN
 35.44°N 84.63°W (Elev. 981 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 pm EDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 8, 2026
 
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