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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

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 May 9:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Oak Ridge TN

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 47 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

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

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly 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 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Oak Ridge TN
 35.98°N 84.27°W (Elev. 961 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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