Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 9:08:17 pm EDT

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Smoky Mtn Observations

A warming trend is expected this week. Another cold front moves through on Friday night into Saturday, brining an increase in chances of showers and storms. Cooler this weekend behind the front. Some locations will see below freezing temps at various points throughout the week.

Near seasonal to above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions through Thursday. An approaching cool front will increase the chances of showers Friday, mainly north of interstate 40.

Near seasonal to above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions through Thursday. An approaching cool front will increase the chances of showers Friday, mainly north of interstate 40.

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	20:55	Clear	10	51	23	32	ENE 9	-	30.26
Andrews-Murphy NC	20:55	Clear	10	52	31	44	CALM	-	30.25
Chattanooga TN	20:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	64	28	25	SSE 5	-	30.21
Crossville TN	20:53	Clear	10	56	27	32	CALM	-	30.22
Dalton GA	20:55	Clear	10	61	28	27	ESE 3	-	30.22
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	20:53	Overcast	10	59	27	29	ENE 3	-	30.21
Middlesboro KY	20:55	Clear	10	54	32	42	CALM	-	30.24
Monroe Cnty TN	20:55	Partly Cloudy	10	55	33	43	CALM	-	30.22
Morristown TN	20:55	Clear	10	55	26	32	CALM	-	30.22
Oak Ridge TN	20:53	Clear	10	58	28	31	CALM	-	30.23
Tazewell Cnty VA	20:55	Clear	10	48	18	30	SE 8	44 [WC]	30.27
Tri-Cities TN	20:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	51	29	42	CALM	-	30.24
Wise VA	20:55	Clear	10	48	19	31	NNE 5	-	30.26
Greeneville, TN	20:55	Clear	10	53	28	37	CALM	-	30.23

Local Weather History For March 24th...

In 2012 storms hit the area on 2 straight days producing large hail and damaging wind.


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