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Severe Thunderstorms for Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Typhoon Approaching Guam

A cold front will sweep eastward today accompanied by strong to severe thunderstorms for the mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. In the wake of this cold front, autumn like temperatures and gusty winds from the Plains, Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes to most of the eastern seaboard. Fire weather conditions for lower Mississippi Valley into portions of California. For Guam, a typhoon is approaching. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 10:20:35 am EDT

 

A potent cold front moves through on Friday with a chance of showers late and remaining into Saturday morning. Behind the front, much colder temperatures. Frost is likely for some areas Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Today, a cold front will approach from the west, bringing rain chances for the northern half of the area and also the mountains. Much cooler temperatures are expected over the weekend.
Today, a cold front will approach from the west, bringing rain chances for the northern half of the area and also the mountains. Much cooler temperatures are expected over the weekend.
Today, a cold front will approach from the west, bringing rain chances for the northern half of the area and also the mountains. Much cooler temperatures are expected over the 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 VA09:55Clear10696688SSW 9-30.06
Andrews-Murphy NC09:35Fogless than 1/4626095CALM-30.10
Chattanooga TN09:53Clear10726476CALM-30.04
Crossville TN09:53Clear10696073CALM-30.06
Dalton GA09:55Clear10706891VRB 6-30.06
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)09:53Mostly Clear10756570SW 12-30.02
Middlesboro KY09:55Clear10696791CALM-30.02
Monroe Cnty TN09:35Clear106969100WSW 5-30.03
Morristown TN09:55Clear10736883SW 8-30.02
Oak Ridge TN09:53Clear10716581VRB 3-30.03
Tazewell Cnty VA09:55Clear10686282SW 8-30.08
Tri-Cities TN09:53Mostly Clear10736678VRB 5-30.04
Wise VA09:55Clear10686077SSW 9-30.06
Greeneville, TN09:35Clear10736473SW 7-30.04


Local Weather History For October 16th...
In 1964, remnants of Hurricane Hazel hit the area. Tri-Cities received 3.65" of rain in 24 hours.

 

 

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