Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 10:38:25 pm EDT

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Very low relative humidity values this weekend has led to higher than usual fire danger for the region. Know your limits! Know your local area regulations, and any fire bans. Be mindful! You can prevent a fire and keep our region beautiful.

Elevated fire weather concerns in place again tomorrow and across all areas. Otherwise, dry conditions and a warming trend expected through the first half of the week. An unsettled pattern moves in mid week with increasing chances for rain and storms.

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 VA	21:55	Clear	10	41	17	38	E 6	36 [WC]	30.45
Andrews-Murphy NC	21:55	Clear	10	48	26	42	NNW 5	-	30.43
Chattanooga TN	21:53	Clear	10	54	19	25	NNE 5	-	30.41
Crossville TN	21:53	Clear	10	47	18	31	SE 5	44 [WC]	30.40
Dalton GA	22:15	Clear	10	49	26	39	CALM	-	30.42
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	21:53	Clear	10	49	18	28	NE 7	-	30.40
Middlesboro KY	22:15	Clear	10	41	25	52	CALM	-	30.44
Monroe Cnty TN	22:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	44	19	36	CALM	-	30.41
Morristown TN	22:15	Clear	10	46	17	31	CALM	-	30.41
Oak Ridge TN	21:53	Clear	10	47	24	40	CALM	-	30.43
Tazewell Cnty VA	22:15	Clear	10	40	9	27	ENE 7	35 [WC]	30.46
Tri-Cities TN	21:53	Clear	10	39	21	48	CALM	-	30.45
Wise VA	22:15	Clear	10	39	10	30	NNE 5	35 [WC]	30.45
Greeneville, TN	22:15	Clear	10	48	14	24	ENE 8	44 [WC]	30.41

Local Weather History For March 28th...

In 1997, tornado tracked across Sequatchie County. $100,000 damage
along a 6-mile path, no injuries.


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