Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible in the Northern and Central Plains and New Mexico; Dangerous Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging winds and isolated large hail, and heavy rainfall are possible across the northern and central Plains. Monsoonal thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding across New Mexico. Dangerous, long duration heat will continue over much of the central and eastern U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jul 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Oak Ridge TN

Heat Advisory July 29, 07:32am until July 29, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 29, 07:32am until July 29, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 74 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 73. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Oak Ridge TN
 35.96°N 84.3°W (Elev. 942 ft)
7:06 am EDT Jul 29, 2025
7am EDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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