Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, May 15, 2026 at 4:26:32 am EDT

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Above normal temperatures are on the way this weekend and will persist into next week. Mostly dry weekend expected.

A ridge of high pressure will produce mostly dry and warmer conditions this weekend into early next week. A chance of showers and thunderstorms return for Wednesday through Friday of next week.

A ridge of high pressure will produce mostly dry and warmer conditions this weekend into early next week. A chance of showers and thunderstorms return for Wednesday through Friday of next week.

A ridge of high pressure will produce mostly dry and warmer conditions this weekend into early next week. A chance of showers and thunderstorms return for Wednesday through Friday of next week.

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	04:15	Clear	10	37	35	93	W 2	-	30.09
Andrews-Murphy NC	03:55	Clear	10	40	36	87	CALM	-	30.10
Chattanooga TN	03:53	Clear	10	51	43	73	CALM	-	30.07
Crossville TN	03:53	Clear	10	42	39	88	CALM	-	30.08
Dalton GA	04:15	Clear	10	46	45	95	CALM	-	30.07
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	03:53	Clear	10	47	40	76	N 5	44 [WC]	30.07
Middlesboro KY	04:15	Clear	10				CALM	-	30.12
Monroe Cnty TN	03:55		10	41	41	100	CALM	-	30.07
Morristown TN	03:55		10	41	41	100	CALM	-	30.10
Oak Ridge TN	03:53	Clear	10	44	41	88	CALM	-	30.10
Tazewell Cnty VA	04:15	Clear	10	38	37	93	CALM	-	30.08
Tri-Cities TN	03:53	Clear	10	36	36	100	N 3	-	30.10
Wise VA	04:15	Clear	10	35	35	100	WSW 3	-	30.08
Greeneville, TN	03:55	Clear	10	42	37	81	CALM	-	30.08

Local Weather History For May 15th...

2 tornadoes formed in Knox County in 2003. 2 injured. Downburst hit Morgan County injuring 4.


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Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

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