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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

WFO Morristown Fire Weather Area of Responsibility


Map of fire weather zones in WFO Morristown's area of responsibility

The fire weather program at WFO Morristown involves issuing specific forecasts for eight different fire districts:

1. Jefferson National Forest and Virginia State District 6 (extreme southwest Virginia)
2. Northern Cherokee National Forest (extreme northeast Tennessee).
3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee side only).
4. Southern Cherokee National Forest (extreme southeast Tennessee).
5. Nantahala National Forest (extreme southwest North Carolina).
6. East Tennessee District [east] (northeast Tennessee).
7. East Tennessee District [west] (central east Tennessee).
8. Cumberland District [south] (southeast Tennessee).