Severe Thunderstorms for Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Typhoon Approaching Guam

A cold front will sweep eastward today accompanied by strong to severe thunderstorms for the mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. In the wake of this cold front, autumn like temperatures and gusty winds from the Plains, Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes to most of the eastern seaboard. Fire weather conditions for lower Mississippi Valley into portions of California. For Guam, a typhoon is approaching. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4° N Lon: 84.56° W Elev: 874 ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 16 Oct 2:35 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Rhea County

Rest Of Today
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers late. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Temperature falling into the lower 60s this afternoon. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid to upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 10 mph or less with gusts up to 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. Light winds.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.



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