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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, May 3, 2026 at 11:44:39 am EDT

 

It will be mostly dry through Tuesday, but a few spots mainly north and west may see a shower or storm Monday or Tuesday. After a cool day today, expect warmer temperatures Monday and Tuesday.
Cooler conditions today, with portions of the area expected to experience frost and freeze conditions this morning. Next best chance of widespread rain and storms comes middle of next week. However, some scattered precip is possible in northern portions of the area Monday morning.
Cooler conditions today, with portions of the area expected to experience frost and freeze conditions this morning. Next best chance of widespread rain and storms comes middle of next week. However, some scattered precip is possible in northern portions of the area Monday morning.
Cooler conditions today, with portions of the area expected to experience frost and freeze conditions this morning. Next best chance of widespread rain and storms comes middle of next week. However, some scattered precip is possible in northern portions of the area Monday morning.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA05:35Clear10333086W 627 [WC]30.08
Andrews-Murphy NC05:15Clear10363389CALM-30.10
Chattanooga TN04:53Clear10464182CALM-30.11
Crossville TN05:36Mist13737100CALM-30.11
Dalton GA05:35Clear104242100CALM-30.13
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)04:53Mostly Cloudy10473665NNW 743 [WC]30.10
Middlesboro KY05:35Clear10CALM-30.14
Monroe Cnty TN05:35Clear104444100N 541 [WC]30.10
Morristown TN05:3510413993CALM-30.12
Oak Ridge TN04:53Clear10423885CALM-30.13
Tazewell Cnty VA05:35Clear10332882CALM-30.07
Tri-Cities TN04:53Clear10353392CALM-30.08
Wise VA05:35Clear103030100CALM-30.08
Greeneville, TN05:35Clear10393586CALM-30.09


Local Weather History For May 3rd...
Strong non-thunderstorm winds hit the area in 2005. $70,000 wind damage in Bradley County.

 

 

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