Morristown, TN

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Last Map Update: Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 12:56:51 pm EDT

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Above normal temperatures continue through Monday. Cooler temperatures expected by Thursday and into the weekend. Chances for showers and storms remain in the forecast each day through Thursday. Drier weather is expected by next weekend.

Severe weather risk returns on Monday. Scattered thunderstorms develop along and ahead of an approaching cold front. A few storms may be strong to severe. A Slight Risk (2 of 5) for strong wind gusts up to 60 mph. Locally heavy rain could be possible, too.

Abnormally hot temperatures can be expected to continue through Monday as we remain under the influence of the upper level ridge to our west. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be in place each day, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. A strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out each day through Monday. Additional rain chances arrive mid-week along with temperatures closer to seasonal averages.

Abnormally hot temperatures can be expected to continue through Monday as we remain under the influence of the upper level ridge to our west. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be in place each day, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. A strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out each day through Monday. Additional rain chances arrive mid-week along with temperatures closer to seasonal averages.

Abnormally hot temperatures can be expected to continue through Monday as we remain under the influence of the upper level ridge to our west. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be in place each day, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. A strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out each day through Monday. Additional rain chances arrive mid-week along with temperatures closer to seasonal averages.

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	12:35	Mostly Clear	10	77	68	73	SW 6	-	30.10
Andrews-Murphy NC	12:15	Clear	10	83	66	56	WSW 6	-	30.09
Chattanooga TN	11:53	Mostly Clear	10	86	68	55	S 5	-	30.04
Crossville TN	11:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	67	64	W 8	-	30.09
Dalton GA	12:35	Clear	10	84	74	72	VRB 5	91 [HI]	30.04
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	11:53	Partly Cloudy	10	83	69	63	SW 7	-	30.04
Middlesboro KY	12:35	Clear	10	82	71	70	SSE 6	-	30.05
Monroe Cnty TN	12:15	Clear	10	86	71	62	WSW 8	91 [HI]	30.04
Morristown TN	18:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	73	70	E 13G21	-	30.11
Oak Ridge TN	11:53	Clear	10	83	69	63		-	30.05
Tazewell Cnty VA	12:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	73	66	79	CALM	-	30.14
Tri-Cities TN	11:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	68	66	CALM	-	30.08
Wise VA	12:35	Partly Cloudy	10	73	66	78	SW 7	-	30.13
Greeneville, TN	12:15	Clear	10	82	68	61	VRB 6	-	30.07

Local Weather History For September 20th...

Thunderstorms hit southeast TN in 2000 causing $30,000 wind damage.


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