Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

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

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 19 Aug 3:53 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Roane County

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



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