Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Mar 26, 2026 at 5:00:19 pm EDT

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Temperatures will warm ahead of the front on Thursday and Friday, followed by light rain with a weak cold front during the late afternoon and evening hours on Friday. Saturday morning will see temperatures drop near freezing.

Well above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions through Friday. A cold front will increase the chances of showers Friday afternoon and evening, mainly north of interstate 40.

Well above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions through Friday. A cold front will increase the chances of showers Friday afternoon and evening, mainly north of interstate 40.

Well above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions through Friday. A cold front will increase the chances of showers Friday afternoon and evening, mainly north of interstate 40.

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	16:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	71	53	53	WSW 18G22	-	30.04
Andrews-Murphy NC	16:15	Partly Cloudy	10	77	52	42	W 15G18	-	30.09
Chattanooga TN	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	57	45	S 8G23	-	30.04
Crossville TN	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	75	53	46	SW 7G23	-	30.06
Dalton GA	16:35	Mostly Clear	10	80	58	46	S 10G17	-	30.06
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	15:53	Partly Cloudy	10	78	55	45	SW 21G28	-	30.04
Middlesboro KY	16:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	55	42	SSW 5	-	30.00
Monroe Cnty TN	16:35	Clear	10	78	59	50	SSW 15G21	-	30.03
Morristown TN	16:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	77	57	50	WSW 14G20	-	30.02
Oak Ridge TN	15:53	Partly Cloudy	10	81	56	42	SSW 10G21	-	30.03
Tazewell Cnty VA	16:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	68	52	55	WSW 12G25	-	30.05
Tri-Cities TN	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	76	54	46	SW 15G29	-	30.05
Wise VA	16:35	Clear	10	69	51	52	SW 16G29	-	30.04
Greeneville, TN	16:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	75	51	43	WSW 10G18	-	30.03

Local Weather History For March 26th...

In 2013, 2 day snowstorm hit the area. Up to 18" fell in the mountains.


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Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

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