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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 4:52:48 pm EDT

 

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.
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.
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 VA16:35Clear10511421ENE 10-30.45
Andrews-Murphy NC16:15Clear106816NNE 5-30.35
Chattanooga TN15:53Clear10621817NNE 13G23-30.41
Crossville TN15:53Clear10561620ENE 8G17-30.44
Dalton GA16:35Clear10622322N 10-30.38
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)15:53Clear10562024NNE 15-30.45
Middlesboro KY16:35Clear10581719CALM-30.47
Monroe Cnty TN16:30Clear10591921NE 12G20-30.42
Morristown TN16:35Clear10551520NE 7G17-30.45
Oak Ridge TN15:53Clear10611717VRB 7-30.48
Tazewell Cnty VA16:35Clear10471022N 643 [WC]30.46
Tri-Cities TN15:53Clear10551722VRB 6-30.47
Wise VA16:35Clear10441428NNE 938 [WC]30.47
Greeneville, TN16:35Clear9531420ENE 8-30.45


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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