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Thunderstorms Across the Central Plains and Mid South

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over parts of the Great Plains today through Wednesday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Slight Risks (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms has been outlooked. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 8:30:25 pm EDT

 

June 1st marks the end of meteorological spring and the beginning of meteorological summer. Spring 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record at all 3 climate sites, only behind 2012.
Showers and thunderstorms may track across southern portions of the area this afternoon, with potential for strong to severe storms. Scattered showers will be around the area on Tuesday, then a drier weather pattern is expected from Wednesday through the rest of the week.
Showers and thunderstorms may track across southern portions of the area this afternoon, with potential for strong to severe storms. Scattered showers will be around the area on Tuesday, then a drier weather pattern is expected from Wednesday through the rest of the week.
Showers and thunderstorms may track across southern portions of the area this afternoon, with potential for strong to severe storms. Scattered showers will be around the area on Tuesday, then a drier weather pattern is expected from Wednesday through the rest of the 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 VA19:55Clear10695152ENE 7-30.03
Andrews-Murphy NC19:55Overcast10746267CALM-30.01
Chattanooga TN19:53Towering Cumulus Clouds Observed10776771CALM-29.97
Crossville TN19:53Mostly Cloudy10736575N 3-30.03
Dalton GA20:15Mostly Clear9747498N 6-29.98
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)19:53Overcast10756878CALM-29.98
Middlesboro KY19:55Mostly Cloudy10755753N 5-30.01
Monroe Cnty TN19:55Mostly Cloudy10737194CALM-29.98
Morristown TN19:508757188W 6-30.01
Oak Ridge TN19:53Clear10756673VRB 3-29.99
Tazewell Cnty VA11:15Lightning Observed10674849NNW 8-30.07
Tri-Cities TN19:53Mostly Cloudy10725453VRB 5-30.00
Wise VA20:15Clear10645059N 7-30.09
Greeneville, TN19:55Mostly Cloudy10716888CALM-29.99


Local Weather History For June 1st...
Thunderstorms hit the area in 2008 resulting in $77,000 wind damage. No injuries.

 

 

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