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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 5:50:29 pm 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.
Elevated fire weather concerns in place again tomorrow and across all areas. Otherwise, dry conditions and a warming trend expected through the first half of the week. An unsettled pattern moves in mid week with increasing chances for rain and storms.
Elevated fire weather concerns in place again tomorrow and across all areas. Otherwise, dry conditions and a warming trend expected through the first half of the week. An unsettled pattern moves in mid week with increasing chances for rain and storms.
Elevated fire weather concerns in place again tomorrow and across all areas. Otherwise, dry conditions and a warming trend expected through the first half of the week. An unsettled pattern moves in mid week with increasing chances for rain and 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 VA17:35Clear10511421N 5-30.44
Andrews-Murphy NC17:15Clear10691512W 8-30.33
Chattanooga TN16:53Clear10631918NNE 14G20-30.39
Crossville TN16:53Clear10571821E 7-30.42
Dalton GA17:35Clear10622422NNW 12-30.37
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)16:53Clear10581921NE 17G26-30.42
Middlesboro KY17:35Clear10581619CALM-30.45
Monroe Cnty TN17:35Clear10591921NNE 8G15-30.40
Morristown TN17:35Clear10551722ESE 10-30.43
Oak Ridge TN16:53Clear10621616VRB 7-30.45
Tazewell Cnty VA17:35Clear1047921N 644 [WC]30.45
Tri-Cities TN16:53Clear10561519CALM-30.45
Wise VA17:35Clear10441226N 739 [WC]30.45
Greeneville, TN17:35Clear10531017NNE 7G14-30.44


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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