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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02° N Lon: 84.23° W Elev: 915 ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 10:53 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Anderson County

Rest Of Today
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early this afternoon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Light winds.
Sunday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Light winds.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.



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