Unsettled Weather in the Eastern U.S. through Memorial Day

Showers and thunderstorms are expected from Texas to the Northeast through Tuesday. Heavy rain will create mainly localized areas of flash flooding across the central Gulf Coast into the Appalachians. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions due to gusty winds and low humidity are expected through Tuesday across Oregon and Nevada. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Northwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, May 24, 2026 at 9:02:35 pm EDT

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Showers and thunderstorms will move north into the area this afternoon through late tonight. Heavy rains, with rainfall of 1 to 3 inches per hour at times, will accompany these showers and storms and could lead to isolated flash flooding. The areas of most concern would be along and west of the Interstate 75 corridor, but heavy rains will be possible area wide.

Scattered to numerous showers and storms can be expected for Memorial Day, with the higher coverage expected during the afternoon and evening.

A wet and unsettled weather pattern will continue for the next several days. Periods of showers and thunderstorms are anticipated each day, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours.

A wet and unsettled weather pattern will continue for the next several days. Periods of showers and thunderstorms are anticipated each day, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Each observation point is apart of our COOP program (Cooperative Observer Program). Each site has a 24 hour observation period that ends and begins at 8 am local time. Each site records temperature, precipitation, and snowfall data. More information about the COOP program can be found here www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/ Data began being collected at: Cades Cover on 01/01/1999 || Mount LeConte on 07/01/1987 || Newfound Gap on 01/01/1991 || Sugarlands Visitor Center on 12/01/1921

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	20:35	Rain \ Mist	4	66	64	93	CALM	-	30.13
Andrews-Murphy NC	20:15	Rain	10	71	66	83	CALM	-	30.10
Chattanooga TN	20:08	Light Rain	10	70	68	93	SSE 3	-	30.04
Crossville TN	19:53	Overcast	10	69	68	96	N 3	-	30.07
Dalton GA	20:35	Mostly Cloudy	9	69	69	100	CALM	-	30.06
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	20:00	Heavy Rain \ Mist \ Lightning Observed	1 1/4	71	69	93	S 12	-	30.05
Middlesboro KY	20:15	Drizzle	10	69	68	95	CALM	-	30.07
Monroe Cnty TN	20:15	Mist	3	68	68	100	VRB 3	-	30.06
Morristown TN	14:35	Mostly Cloudy	1	82	48	30	WSW 8	-
Oak Ridge TN	20:21	Rain \ Mist	4	70	69	96	CALM	-	30.06
Tazewell Cnty VA	20:35	Rain	4	64	64	100	CALM	-	30.16
Tri-Cities TN	20:15	Light Rain \ Mist	6	68	67	96	WNW 3	-	30.09
Wise VA	20:35	Overcast	10	64	64	100	CALM	-	30.15
Greeneville, TN	20:15	Overcast	10	69	68	94	CALM	-	30.09

Local Weather History For May 24th...

Storms hit in 2011 producing considerable wind damage and quarter-size hail reports.


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