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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 7:32:27 am EDT

 

Very low relative humidity values this weekend has led to higher than usual fire danger for the region. Know your limits! Know your local area regulations, and any fire bans. Be mindful! You can prevent a fire and keep our region beautiful.
Drier and cooler conditions are expected with breezy northerly to northeasterly winds. Low relative humidity values are expected with high temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s for most. Sunday will be warmer with most places rising well into the 60s and lower 70s.
Drier and cooler conditions are expected with breezy northerly to northeasterly winds. Low relative humidity values are expected with high temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s for most. Sunday will be warmer with most places rising well into the 60s and lower 70s.
Drier and cooler conditions are expected with breezy northerly to northeasterly winds. Low relative humidity values are expected with high temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s for most. Sunday will be warmer with most places rising well into the 60s and lower 70s.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA06:55Mostly Clear10322163NW 13G1822 [WC]30.45
Andrews-Murphy NC06:55Clear10392863NE 9G1732 [WC]30.38
Chattanooga TN06:53Clear10412757N 21G2931 [WC]30.44
Crossville TN06:53Clear10332675NE 12G2323 [WC]30.47
Dalton GA07:15Mostly Clear7413066NNW 18G2231 [WC]30.41
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)06:53Partly Cloudy10382456NNE 1628 [WC]30.48
Middlesboro KY07:15Clear10342259CALM-30.56
Monroe Cnty TN07:10Mostly Clear10372459NNE 12G1828 [WC]30.47
Morristown TN07:15Clear10352155N 12G2226 [WC]30.51
Oak Ridge TN06:53Clear10382252VRB 3-30.53
Tazewell Cnty VA07:15Mostly Cloudy10292170NNW 821 [WC]30.46
Tri-Cities TN06:53Mostly Clear10342055N 529 [WC]30.50
Wise VA07:15Clear10281968NNW 819 [WC]30.47
Greeneville, TN06:27Clear10351747N 828 [WC]30.49


Local Weather History For March 28th...
In 1997, tornado tracked across Sequatchie County. $100,000 damage
along a 6-mile path, no injuries.

 

 

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