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: Wed, Apr 29, 2026 at 7:28:59 am EDT

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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Scott, Morgan, Bledsoe, and Sequatchie Counties in Tennessee tonight. Damaging wind gusts are the primary concern with the line of showers and storms.

Showers and thunderstorms will continue off and on through this afternoon or early evening. A notable cooldown is expected for the latter half of the week following a cold front passage this evening.

Showers and thunderstorms will continue off and on through this afternoon or early evening. A notable cooldown is expected for the latter half of the week following a cold front passage this evening.

Showers and thunderstorms will continue off and on through this afternoon or early evening. A notable cooldown is expected for the latter half of the week following a cold front passage this evening.

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	Light Rain	10	60	59	93	WSW 9	-	29.95
Andrews-Murphy NC	05:15	Light Rain	5	60	59	93	CALM	-	30.01
Chattanooga TN	04:53	Light Rain	10	62	61	96	SSE 7	-	29.91
Crossville TN	05:03	Mostly Cloudy	10	59	59	100	VRB 6	-	29.90
Dalton GA	05:35	Light Rain	8	63	63	100	SE 12G18	-	29.91
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	04:53	Overcast	10	65	60	84	S 16G26	-	29.89
Middlesboro KY	05:35	Overcast	10	64	58	81	S 3	-	29.92
Monroe Cnty TN	05:35	Overcast	10	62	62	100	SSW 10G17	-	29.89
Morristown TN	05:35	Partly Cloudy	9	64	64	100	VRB 3	-	29.93
Oak Ridge TN	04:53	Light Rain	10	65	60	84	S 3	-	29.90
Tazewell Cnty VA	05:35	Overcast	10	60	56	89	WSW 3	-	29.96
Tri-Cities TN	04:53	Overcast	10	64	60	86	SSW 5	-	29.94
Wise VA	05:35	Lightning Observed	10	59	59	100	SW 10	-	29.96
Greeneville, TN	05:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	62	60	93	W 5	-	29.93

Local Weather History For April 29th...

Storms hit area in 2003 with wind damage and hail. Half dollar-size hail fell in Campbell County.


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