Morristown, TN

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Last Map Update: Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 1:44:36 pm EDT

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Above normal temperatures continue through Monday. Cooler temperatures expected by Thursday and into the weekend. Chances for showers and storms remain in the forecast each day through Thursday. Drier weather is expected by next weekend.

Severe weather risk returns on Monday. Scattered thunderstorms develop along and ahead of an approaching cold front. A few storms may be strong to severe. A Slight Risk (2 of 5) for strong wind gusts up to 60 mph. Locally heavy rain could be possible, too.

Abnormally hot temperatures can be expected to continue through Monday as we remain under the influence of the upper level ridge to our west. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be in place each day, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. A strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out each day through Monday. Additional rain chances arrive mid-week along with temperatures closer to seasonal averages.

Abnormally hot temperatures can be expected to continue through Monday as we remain under the influence of the upper level ridge to our west. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be in place each day, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. A strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out each day through Monday. Additional rain chances arrive mid-week along with temperatures closer to seasonal averages.

Abnormally hot temperatures can be expected to continue through Monday as we remain under the influence of the upper level ridge to our west. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be in place each day, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. A strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out each day through Monday. Additional rain chances arrive mid-week along with temperatures closer to seasonal averages.

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	13:35	Overcast	10	77	68	73	W 6	-	30.08
Andrews-Murphy NC	13:15	Partly Cloudy	10	84	66	55	SSW 3	-	30.07
Chattanooga TN	12:53	Mostly Clear	10	89	68	49	CALM	93 [HI]	30.02
Crossville TN	12:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	82	66	58	SSW 6	-	30.08
Dalton GA	13:35	Clear	10	86	73	64	VRB 3	94 [HI]	30.02
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	12:53	Partly Cloudy	10	86	69	57	SSW 10	-	30.02
Middlesboro KY	13:35	Clear	10	85	71	63	SSE 6	-	30.02
Monroe Cnty TN	13:15	Clear	9	87	69	55	WSW 6	91 [HI]	30.02
Morristown TN	18:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	73	70	E 13G21	-	30.11
Oak Ridge TN	12:53	Clear	10	86	70	58	VRB 3	91 [HI]	30.03
Tazewell Cnty VA	13:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	75	66	73	SW 6	-	30.12
Tri-Cities TN	12:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	82	69	64	SE 5	-	30.06
Wise VA	13:35	Partly Cloudy	10	77	66	69	CALM	-	30.11
Greeneville, TN	13:15	Mostly Clear	10	84	68	58	SW 6G12	-	30.05

Local Weather History For September 20th...

Thunderstorms hit southeast TN in 2000 causing $30,000 wind damage.


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