Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 10:26:33 pm EDT

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Dry Wednesday followed by a few scattered showers and thunderstorms on Thursday. A strong to low end severe thunderstorm is possible, with winds the hazard. Breezy on Thursday. A few showers may linger into Friday, but generally clouds to decrease through the day on Friday.

Dry weather will continue through tonight with breezy winds possible, mainly along the higher terrain. Chances for showers and storms will increase Thursday into Thursday night before decreasing on Friday. Isolated flooding is possible, in addition to a few strong to marginally severe storms.

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	22:15	Clear	10	68	57	68	CALM	-	29.86
Andrews-Murphy NC	21:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	70	63	76	CALM	-	29.91
Chattanooga TN	21:53	Mostly Clear	10	80	70	71	S 9G22	-	29.82
Crossville TN	21:53	Clear	10	75	67	75	VRB 7	-	29.86
Dalton GA	22:15	Mostly Clear	10	77	74	93	VRB 5	-	29.87
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	21:53	Partly Cloudy	10	79	64	60	SSW 9	-	29.80
Middlesboro KY	22:15	Clear	10	79	63	58	SW 8	-	29.82
Monroe Cnty TN	21:55	Partly Cloudy	10	78	69	73	SSW 8	-	29.82
Morristown TN	21:55	Clear		77	64	65	SSW 7	-	29.84
Oak Ridge TN	21:53	Mostly Clear	10	80	65	60	CALM	-	29.82
Tazewell Cnty VA	14:35	Partly Cloudy	10	74	54	50	SW 8G17	-	29.93
Tri-Cities TN	21:53	Partly Cloudy	10	74	60	61	S 3	-	29.82
Wise VA	22:15	Clear	10	69	59	68	SSW 15	-	29.88
Greeneville, TN	22:15	Clear	10	73	60	64	CALM	-	29.84

Local Weather History For June 17th...

Storms hit area in 2004, $300,000 flood damage. Shoulder deep water at places in Bearden.


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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

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