Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.14 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	13 Jul 10:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Oak Ridge TN

Today
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.