Record Temperatures Expected Across the Southern US; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central US

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today across the southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Dry and gusty winds will produce elevated to critical fire weather in the central and southern Plains and elevated conditions over portions of the Desert Southwest on Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 12:08:27 am EDT

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Warm with increasing chances for light rain Friday PM. Some frost/freeze conditions expected Saturday and Sunday mornings. Saturday and Sunday afternoons will feature very dry conditions and breezy winds, though plenty of sunshine.

Well above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions through Friday. A cold front will increase the chances of showers Friday afternoon and evening, mainly north of interstate 40.

Well above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions through Friday. A cold front will increase the chances of light rain showers Friday afternoon and evening, mainly north of Interstate 40. Gusty winds will follow in the wake of the front.

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	23:55	Clear	10	62	53	72	SW 12	-	30.00
Andrews-Murphy NC	23:35	Clear	10	53	49	84	CALM	-	30.09
Chattanooga TN	23:53	Clear	9	67	55	65	SSW 6	-	30.03
Crossville TN	23:53	Clear	10	67	55	65	SSW 6	-	30.04
Dalton GA	23:55	Clear	7	67	57	71	SSE 3	-	30.06
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	23:53	Clear	10	68	55	63	SW 13	-	30.00
Middlesboro KY	23:55	Clear	10	71	55	56	CALM	-	29.97
Monroe Cnty TN	23:55	Partly Cloudy	10	68	59	72	SW 6	-	30.02
Morristown TN	23:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	69	55	60	SW 12	-	29.98
Oak Ridge TN	23:53	Clear	10	70	55	59	SW 5	-	30.01
Tazewell Cnty VA	23:55	Clear	10	64	50	60	SW 10G21	-	29.99
Tri-Cities TN	23:53	Clear	10	60	52	74	SW 5	-	30.00
Wise VA	23:55	Clear	10	64	51	63	SW 21G29	-	29.99
Greeneville, TN	23:55	Clear	10	64	51	63	SW 5	-	29.99

Local Weather History For March 26th...

In 2013, 2 day snowstorm hit the area. Up to 18" fell in the mountains.


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Record Temperatures Expected Across the Southern US; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central US

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