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Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 3:22:38 am EDT

 

A warm week is ahead with increasing chances of rain and storms from midweek and into the weekend. Slightly cooler on Sunday and Monday behind a cold front.
Well above normal temperatures will continue through at least Saturday. The chance for showers and storms increases beginning later tonight and through the weekend.
Well above normal temperatures will continue through at least Saturday. The chance for showers and storms increases beginning later tonight and through the weekend.
Well above normal temperatures will continue through at least Saturday. The chance for showers and storms increases beginning later tonight and through the weekend.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA02:55Overcast10534881CALM-30.24
Andrews-Murphy NC02:35Overcast10565283CALM-30.29
Chattanooga TN02:53Overcast10645674S 5-30.22
Crossville TN02:53Clear10615580S 9-30.21
Dalton GA02:55Fogless than 1/4605894S 3-30.24
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)02:53Clear10565183CALM-30.19
Middlesboro KY02:55Clear10645368S 6G17-30.20
Monroe Cnty TN02:55Overcast10645572SSW 8-30.20
Morristown TN03:00Overcast105353100CALM-30.21
Oak Ridge TN02:53Overcast10615477CALM-30.22
Tazewell Cnty VA02:55Overcast10574972SW 6-30.24
Tri-Cities TN02:53Partly Cloudy10514992CALM-30.23
Wise VA02:55Mostly Cloudy10555081SSW 10-30.23
Greeneville, TN02:55Clear10605067VRB 6-30.21


Local Weather History For March 31st...
Thunderstorms hit area in 1993. Several golfball-size hail were reported, including at Knoxville.

 

 

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