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Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 21, 2026 at 3:44:21 am EDT

 

Seasonable temperatures Thursday through Saturday, with numerous showers and thunderstorms around each day.
A wet and unsettled weather pattern will continue through the weekend. Periods of showers and afternoon thunderstorms are anticipated each day, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours. Lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds can be expected during any thunderstorm.
A wet and unsettled weather pattern will continue through the weekend. Periods of showers and afternoon thunderstorms are anticipated each day, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours. Lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds can be expected during any thunderstorm.
A wet and unsettled weather pattern will continue through the weekend. Periods of showers and afternoon thunderstorms are anticipated each day, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours. Lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds can be expected during any thunderstorm.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA03:35Mostly Clear10646293N 2-30.11
Andrews-Murphy NC03:15Overcast10646292SW 3-30.11
Chattanooga TN02:53Mostly Cloudy10706893CALM-30.06
Crossville TN02:53Mist46464100CALM-30.11
Dalton GA03:35Overcast106969100NNW 5-30.05
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)02:53Overcast10686589CALM-30.05
Middlesboro KY03:35Clear10CALM-30.08
Monroe Cnty TN03:1586868100SW 7-30.08
Morristown TN14:351824830WSW 8-
Oak Ridge TN02:53Partly Cloudy10696380CALM-30.08
Tazewell Cnty VA03:35Overcast10626195CALM-30.14
Tri-Cities TN02:53Partly Cloudy8656496CALM-30.09
Wise VA03:35Overcast106262100CALM-30.14
Greeneville, TN03:15Overcast10666493CALM-30.07


Local Weather History For May 21st...
In 1998, thunderstorms dropped baseball-size hail in Knoxville. No injuries.

 

 

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