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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 6:14:50 pm EST

 

Rain chances will increase tonight, with scattered to numerous showers in the area through Saturday. A few isolated thunderstorms will be possible. Temperatures will remain mild through the weekend.
Rain chances will increase tonight, with scattered to numerous showers in the area through Saturday. A few isolated thunderstorms will be possible. Temperatures will remain mild through the weekend.
Rain chances will increase tonight, with scattered to numerous showers in the area through Saturday. A few isolated thunderstorms will be possible. Temperatures will remain mild through the weekend.
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
(EST)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA17:55Clear10595176CALM-30.11
Andrews-Murphy NC17:34Mostly Cloudy10645777NW 5-30.13
Chattanooga TN17:53Light Rain \ Mist2 1/2676696E 5-30.06
Crossville TN17:53Heavy Rain \ Mist1555496NE 6-30.10
Dalton GA17:55Overcast10706891CALM-30.05
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)17:53Mist6646293NNE 6-30.07
Middlesboro KY17:35Rain7595896CALM-30.11
Monroe Cnty TN17:35Overcast106464100CALM-30.07
Morristown TN17:35Overcast86262100NNW 3-
Oak Ridge TN17:53Light Rain8616096ENE 3-30.10
Tazewell Cnty VA17:55Light Rain10585074SSW 3-30.13
Tri-Cities TN17:53Overcast10615272CALM-30.10
Wise VA17:55Light Rain10555187CALM-30.15
Greeneville, TN17:35Overcast10625782CALM-30.09


Local Weather History For November 20th...
In 1988, front caused wind gusts to 58 mph in Knoxville. Hanger at the airport was damaged.

 

 

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