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 Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 13 Jul 10:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Oak Ridge TN

  • Today

    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 98. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    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 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    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 100. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    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%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °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 98. 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 70. 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 100. 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 93. 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 91. 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 91. 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 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Oak Ridge TN
 36°N 84.19°W (Elev. 791 ft)
7:16 am EDT Jul 13, 2025
11am EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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