Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

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

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 9:30 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

East Polk

Today
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s to mid 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s to mid 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Thursday
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 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
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. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly 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. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.



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706 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2026
 
 

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