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Tracking Storm System Across the Eastern U.S.

A storm system will continue to produce widespread showers and thunderstorms as it progresses eastward across the central U.S. into the Northeast through the weekend. There are risks of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall on Saturday from the Ozarks into the mid-Mississippi River Valley with potential for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Oct 17, 2025 at 8:30:22 pm EDT

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

 

Dry and unseasonably warm afternoon temperatures continue on Saturday. Chances for showers and storms return Sunday morning with breezy winds, especially across the mountains. Cooler, drier conditions return early next week.
Dry and unseasonably warm afternoon temperatures continue on Saturday. Chances for showers and storms return Sunday morning with breezy winds, especially across the mountains. Cooler, drier conditions return early next week.
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 VA20:15Clear10574667CALM-30.03
Andrews-Murphy NC20:08Clear10585384CALM-30.05
Chattanooga TN19:53Mostly Cloudy10755549CALM-29.97
Crossville TN19:53Clear10625886CALM-30.02
Dalton GA20:15Mostly Cloudy9676182CALM-29.97
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)19:53Overcast10705354CALM-29.97
Middlesboro KY20:15Clear10615580CALM-30.02
Monroe Cnty TN19:55Clear10645982CALM-29.98
Morristown TN19:55Clear10625988CALM-29.99
Oak Ridge TN19:53Clear10655775CALM-29.99
Tazewell Cnty VA20:15Clear10603742S 3-30.05
Tri-Cities TN19:53Mostly Cloudy10595174CALM-30.01
Wise VA20:15Clear10534471SSW 5-30.05
Greeneville, TN19:55Clear10605172CALM-30.01


Local Weather History For October 17th...
Strong winds hit the area for 2 days in 2006. Over $500,000 damage in the Smoky Mountain Park.

 

 

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