Morristown, TN

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Last Map Update: Mon, Sep 21, 2026 at 12:26:38 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 this afternoon. Scattered thunderstorms develop along and ahead of an approaching cold front. A few storms may be strong to severe. Damaging winds are the primary concern.

Abnormally hot temperatures can be expected to continue through Tuesday as we remain under the edge of influence from the upper level ridge to our west. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be in place each day, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. Additional rain chances arrive mid-week along with temperatures closer to seasonal averages.

Abnormally hot temperatures can be expected to continue through Tuesday as we remain under the edge of influence from the upper level ridge to our west. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be in place each day, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. Additional rain chances arrive mid-week along with temperatures closer to seasonal averages.

Abnormally hot temperatures can be expected to continue through Tuesday as we remain under the edge of influence from the upper level ridge to our west. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be in place each day, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. 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	12:15	Partly Cloudy	10	78	69	73	S 8	-	30.08
Andrews-Murphy NC	11:55	Overcast	10	82	64	54	WSW 5	-	30.08
Chattanooga TN	11:53	Lightning Observed	10	81	70	69	SW 6	-	30.02
Crossville TN	11:53	Clear	10	83	69	63	VRB 6	-	30.07
Dalton GA	12:15	Partly Cloudy	10	76	73	90	CALM	-	30.02
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	11:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	85	70	61	W 9	-	30.02
Middlesboro KY	11:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	83	72	69	ENE 3	-	30.03
Monroe Cnty TN	11:55	Mostly Clear	10	77	77	100	SSW 6	-	30.03
Morristown TN	18:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	73	70	E 13G21	-	30.11
Oak Ridge TN	11:53	Mostly Clear	10	83	71	67	CALM	-	30.03
Tazewell Cnty VA	12:15	Clear	10	75	66	74	SSW 6	-	30.12
Tri-Cities TN	11:53	Partly Cloudy	10	84	68	58	SW 5	-	30.05
Wise VA	12:15	Clear	10	78	69	73	SSW 6	-	30.10
Greeneville, TN	11:55	Clear	10	82	66	58	CALM	-	30.05

Local Weather History For September 21st...

In 2002, 1-3" of rain fell across the area. People were rescued from a flooded car in Athens.


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