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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

There will be daily chances for scattered thunderstorms across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the weekend, with severe thunderstorms possible in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Potential severe storm hazards may include large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Storms could also produce heavy rain that may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding. Read More >

 

Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected to develop. Some storms may produce strong wind gusts between 40-60 mph. Locally heavy rain will also be possible.
Hot and humid continues this afternoon, with heat index values near 100 degrees in some locations. Afternoon showers and storms will develop, especially near the mountains and Plateau. A few severe storms are possible through the weekend, with strong wind gusts and localized flooding.
Hot and humid continues this afternoon, with heat index values near 100 degrees in some locations. Afternoon showers and storms will develop, especially near the mountains and Plateau. A few severe storms are possible through the weekend, with strong wind gusts and localized flooding.
Hot and humid continues this afternoon, with heat index values near 100 degrees in some locations. Afternoon showers and storms will develop, especially near the mountains and Plateau. A few severe storms are possible through the weekend, with strong wind gusts and localized flooding.
Each observation point is apart of our COOP program (Cooperative Observer Program). Each site has a 24 hour observation period that ends and begins at 8 am local time. Each site records temperature, precipitation, and snowfall data. More information about the COOP program can be found here www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/ Data began being collected at: Cades Cover on 01/01/1999 || Mount LeConte on 07/01/1987 || Newfound Gap on 01/01/1991 || Sugarlands Visitor Center on 12/01/1921

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA10:55Clear10786973VRB 6-30.21
Andrews-Murphy NC13:46Clear10876854CALM-30.15
Chattanooga TN13:53Lightning Observed10877260CALM94 [HI]30.10
Crossville TN13:53Lightning Observed10866957VRB 6-30.15
Dalton GA13:35Lightning Observed10877670VRB 597 [HI]30.09
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)13:53Cumulonimbus Clouds, Lightning Observed10887157NW 794 [HI]30.09
Middlesboro KY13:55Partly Cloudy10907154S 397 [HI]30.12
Monroe Cnty TN13:35Partly Cloudy10897870WNW 5103 [HI]30.10
Morristown TN16:3510846962CALM-30.11
Oak Ridge TN13:53Clear10907153E 396 [HI]30.11
Tazewell Cnty VA13:35Thunder \ Lightning Observed10796664CALM-30.22
Tri-Cities TN13:53Mostly Cloudy10857061SW 5-30.14
Wise VA13:35Lightning Observed10786973SW 8-30.23
Greeneville, TN13:35Clear10866855VRB 3-30.14


Local Weather History For June 27th...
In 2014, thunderstorms hit the area with many trees downed.

 

 

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