Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

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

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 8:15 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

East Polk

Today
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the 80s to mid 90s. Temperature falling into the mid 80s this afternoon. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms until early morning. Lows around 70. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s. Light winds.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 90s. Light winds.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Friday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 60s.
Sunday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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