Thunderstorms in the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms capable of hail and gusty winds are possible mainly this evening across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley. Clusters of thunderstorms may produce isolated flash flooding in the Florida peninsula. Elevated fire weather risk is possible in the Northern Plains into western Minnesota. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 7, 2026 at 5:10:28 pm EDT

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Cool temperatures following a cold front passage. Dry for a couple of days before a possible return of rain and warmer temperatures this weekend.

Light to moderate rain showers will continue through the morning hours. Cooler and drier conditions will be in place Thursday afternoon through Friday night before rain chances return this weekend.

Light to moderate rain showers will continue through the morning hours. Cooler and drier conditions will be in place Thursday afternoon through Friday night before rain chances return this weekend.

Light to moderate rain showers will continue through the morning hours. Cooler and drier conditions will be in place Thursday afternoon through Friday night before rain chances return this 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 VA	05:35	Overcast	10	53	51	93	CALM	-	29.88
Andrews-Murphy NC	05:15	Overcast	10	60	59	96	CALM	-	29.89
Chattanooga TN	05:29	Rain \ Mist	5	59	58	96	NNE 5	-	29.89
Crossville TN	04:53	Light Rain	10	51	50	96	NNE 7	-	29.92
Dalton GA	05:35	Light Rain \ Mist \ Lightning Observed	3	63	63	100	NW 9	-	29.92
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	04:53	Light Rain	10	55	53	93	NNW 7	-	29.89
Middlesboro KY	05:35	Light Drizzle	10				N 3	-	29.93
Monroe Cnty TN	05:15	Mist	5	55	55	100	NE 3	-	29.88
Morristown TN	05:15	Overcast	10	55	55	100	CALM	-	29.89
Oak Ridge TN	04:53	Overcast	10	55	54	96	CALM	-	29.91
Tazewell Cnty VA	05:35	Light Drizzle	5	47	47	100	CALM	-	29.92
Tri-Cities TN	04:55	Light Rain	10	56	54	93	N 7	-	29.87
Wise VA	05:35	Light Rain	3/4	46	46	100	N 3	-	29.91
Greeneville, TN	05:15	Mist	2	57	57	100	NNW 7	-	29.85

Local Weather History For May 7th...

In 1998, storms triggered tornadoes in Bradley, Polk and Cherokee Counties. $675,000 damage.


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