Morristown, TN

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 21, 2026 at 4:44:29 pm EDT

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Seasonable temperatures Thursday through Saturday, with numerous showers and thunderstorms around each day.

A wet and unsettled weather pattern will continue through the weekend. Periods of showers and afternoon thunderstorms are anticipated each day, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours. Lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds can be expected during any thunderstorm.

A wet and unsettled weather pattern will continue through the weekend. Periods of showers and afternoon thunderstorms are anticipated each day, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours. Lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds can be expected during any thunderstorm.

A wet and unsettled weather pattern will continue through the weekend. Periods of showers and afternoon thunderstorms are anticipated each day, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours. Lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds can be expected during any thunderstorm.

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	16:35	Lightning Observed	10	71	62	73	W 6	-	30.11
Andrews-Murphy NC	16:15	Overcast	10	76	66	70	CALM	-	30.08
Chattanooga TN	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	79	69	71	CALM	-	30.02
Crossville TN	16:37	Overcast	10	73	66	78	ESE 6	-	30.06
Dalton GA	16:35	Overcast	10	80	75	84	VRB 3	-	30.01
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	15:53	Overcast	10	73	67	81	NNW 5	-	30.05
Middlesboro KY	16:35	Overcast	10				CALM	-	30.07
Monroe Cnty TN	16:15	Partly Cloudy	10	73	71	94	CALM	-	30.04
Morristown TN	14:35		1	82	48	30	WSW 8	-
Oak Ridge TN	16:30	Mostly Cloudy	10	77	67	71	ESE 3	-	30.04
Tazewell Cnty VA	16:35	Lightning Observed	10	63	61	92	CALM	-	30.16
Tri-Cities TN	15:53	Overcast	10	74	65	73	WNW 8	-	30.09
Wise VA	16:35	Light Drizzle	10	64	64	100	CALM	-	30.14
Greeneville, TN	16:15	Mostly Clear	10	71	66	83	CALM	-	30.09

Local Weather History For May 21st...

In 1998, thunderstorms dropped baseball-size hail in Knoxville. No injuries.


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