Arctic Outbreak Early Next Week. Be Prepared for the Frigid Cold Temperatures.

An outbreak of Arctic Air will plunge into the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachians late this weekend and early next week. Light snow accumulations are also expected Sunday and Sunday night especially across the mountains. Be prepared for the cold weather. Read More >

Fire Weather/Fire Prevention Awareness Week
October 5 - 9, 2020

National Fire Prevention Week this year is October 5th through the 9th. In conjunction with federal and state land management agencies, the National Weather Service at Morristown will participate in this week by conducting a Fire Weather/Fire Prevention Awareness Week. During the week, different topics concerning fire weather and fire prevention will be discussed, which will help educate and increase the awareness of fire weather and fire safety.

MONDAY’S TOPIC: GENERAL FIRE WEATHER

TUESDAY’S TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING HOW WEATHER CONDITIONS AFFECT FIRE BEHAVIOR

WEDNESDAY’S TOPIC: DROUGHT AND ITS EFFECTS ON WILDFIRES

THURSDAY’S TOPIC: RED FLAG WARNING - EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS

FRIDAY’S TOPIC: OUR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY FIRE WEATHER SEASONS