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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 1:10:26 pm EDT

 

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 VA05:35Overcast10535193CALM-29.88
Andrews-Murphy NC05:15Overcast10605996CALM-29.89
Chattanooga TN05:29Rain \ Mist5595896NNE 5-29.89
Crossville TN04:53Light Rain10515096NNE 7-29.92
Dalton GA05:35Light Rain \ Mist \ Lightning Observed36363100NW 9-29.92
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)04:53Light Rain10555393NNW 7-29.89
Middlesboro KY05:35Light Drizzle10N 3-29.93
Monroe Cnty TN05:15Mist55555100NE 3-29.88
Morristown TN05:15Overcast105555100CALM-29.89
Oak Ridge TN04:53Overcast10555496CALM-29.91
Tazewell Cnty VA05:35Light Drizzle54747100CALM-29.92
Tri-Cities TN04:55Light Rain10565493N 7-29.87
Wise VA05:35Light Rain3/44646100N 3-29.91
Greeneville, TN05:15Mist25757100NNW 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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