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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Southeast; Late-Season Snowstorm in the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms across Texas to the southern Appalachians pose risks of damaging winds, large hail, a couple of tornadoes, and potential flooding through Wednesday. A late-season snowstorm will continue to produce heavy snow over parts of the central Rockies, possibly resulting in travel disruptions, downed trees, and power outages. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, May 6, 2026 at 6:58:32 am EDT

 

Cold front expected overnight tonight. Shear will be present, but if instability can be re-established, the threat for severe weather will be greater. Best chance of severe weather and flooding, will be further south. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat, with a low-end threat for tornadoes (primarily in pink circled area).
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected early this morning through tonight. Heavy rains will be possible in the southern half of the area, along with the chance of a few strong to severe storms. Showers are expected Thursday. Otherwise, mostly dry conditions are expected over the next week.
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected early this morning through tonight. Heavy rains will be possible in the southern half of the area, along with the chance of a few strong to severe storms. Showers are expected Thursday. Otherwise, mostly dry conditions are expected over the next week.
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected early this morning through tonight. Heavy rains will be possible in the southern half of the area, along with the chance of a few strong to severe storms. Showers are expected Thursday. Otherwise, mostly dry conditions are expected over the 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 VA06:35Light Rain10595382NW 7-29.86
Andrews-Murphy NC06:15Overcast10615373CALM-29.94
Chattanooga TN05:53Overcast10695867S 12-29.86
Crossville TN06:28Light Rain7636193VRB 6-29.86
Dalton GA06:35Overcast10685973SSE 6-29.91
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)05:53Overcast10715658SSW 24G33-29.81
Middlesboro KY06:35Light Rain10SSW 15G20-29.80
Monroe Cnty TN06:35Overcast9666288SSW 10G18-29.86
Morristown TN06:3596060100CALM-29.84
Oak Ridge TN05:53Mostly Cloudy10705763CALM-29.82
Tazewell Cnty VA06:35Overcast10634755SSW 14G21-29.86
Tri-Cities TN05:53Overcast10605480CALM-29.82
Wise VA06:35Rain75353100SW 10-29.87
Greeneville, TN06:35Overcast10685052VRB 6-29.83


Local Weather History For May 6th...
4 days of storms in 2003 dumped a foot of rain in places. $100 million in flood damage.

 

 

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