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Last Map Update: Thu, Sep 17, 2026 at 12:56:44 pm EDT

 

Rain chances will gradually increase through the weekend into early next week with a slight decrease in heat. Currently, no severe weather is forecast in our area.
Abnormally warm temperatures can be expected into the weekend as a large high pressure ridge will remain stationary over the region. A few isolated to scattered showers are possible, mainly along the higher terrain and northeastern areas.
Abnormally warm temperatures can be expected into the weekend as a large high pressure ridge will remain stationary over the region. A few isolated to scattered showers are possible, mainly along the higher terrain and northeastern areas.
Abnormally warm temperatures can be expected into the weekend as a large high pressure ridge will remain stationary over the region. A few isolated to scattered showers are possible, mainly along the higher terrain and northeastern areas.
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 VA12:35Clear10826965S 7-30.38
Andrews-Murphy NC12:15Clear10856550ENE 6-30.35
Chattanooga TN11:53Partly Cloudy10896748SSW 692 [HI]30.32
Crossville TN11:53Clear10836656W 7-30.39
Dalton GA12:35Mostly Clear10867060CALM91 [HI]30.30
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)11:53Partly Cloudy10867058W 691 [HI]30.32
Middlesboro KY12:35Clear10867466NNE 394 [HI]30.33
Monroe Cnty TN12:15Clear8867162NW 791 [HI]30.32
Morristown TN12:15Clear10847370CALM-30.34
Oak Ridge TN11:53Clear10867161CALM92 [HI]30.34
Tazewell Cnty VA12:35Partly Cloudy10806968NNW 3-30.41
Tri-Cities TN11:53Clear10836860CALM-30.35
Wise VA12:35Partly Cloudy10806865N 7-30.41
Greeneville, TN12:15Clear10826965VRB 3-30.35


Local Weather History For September 17th...
In 2004, remnants of Hurricane Ivan dumped up to 13" of rain over the area in 2 days.

 

 

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