Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

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

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	15 Aug 7:15 am EDT

More Information:

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Detailed forecast for

Rhea County

Today

Partly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Light winds. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Light winds.

Saturday

Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Light winds.

Sunday

Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 90s. Light winds.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.

Monday

Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 90s. Heat index values around 106.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.

Tuesday

Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values around 107.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values around 105.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday

Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.