Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

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

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 4:53 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Roane County

Rest Of Tonight
Clear. Lows around 40. Light winds.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. Light winds.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Light winds. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Light winds.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Monday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.



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228 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026
 
 

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