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Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding for the Central U.S. through Tuesday; Dangerous East Coast Beach Conditions

Thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front will impact much of the Central U.S. through Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are forecast for portions of the central/southern Plains and the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys. Meanwhile, dangerous waves and rip currents will impact portions of the East Coast as tropical activity increases in the Atlantic. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Sep 23, 2025 at 2:57:08 am EDT

 

It'll be mostly dry today with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Chances for much needed rain increase tomorrow and peak on Wednesday afternoon through Thursday when heavy rain chances become more likely. This may result in localized flooding Wednesday night into Thursday. If you live near flood prone areas like creeks and streams, have a flood safety plan. Monitor stream rises closely.
Isolated to scattered afteroon showers and thunderstorms are expected through tonight. Increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday and Thursday with cooler, near normal temperatures. Isolated flooding on Wednesday and Thursday in vulnerable, rain-soaked locations.
Isolated to scattered afteroon showers and thunderstorms are expected through tonight. Increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday and Thursday with cooler, near normal temperatures. Isolated flooding on Wednesday and Thursday in vulnerable, rain-soaked locations.
Isolated to scattered afteroon showers and thunderstorms are expected through tonight. Increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday and Thursday with cooler, near normal temperatures. Isolated flooding on Wednesday and Thursday in vulnerable, rain-soaked locations.
Daily climate data (normals and records) for today for the sites plotted. The current normals period is 1991-2020.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA02:35Mostly Cloudy106262100N 3-30.10
Andrews-Murphy NC02:29Clear7626095CALM-30.11
Chattanooga TN01:53Mostly Cloudy10736678CALM-30.02
Crossville TN02:29Thunder \ Lightning Observed10666493NW 12G17-30.07
Dalton GA02:35Overcast10706792CALM-30.02
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)01:53Overcast10706584ENE 5-30.02
Middlesboro KY02:35Rain \ Lightning Observed7666699CALM-30.07
Monroe Cnty TN02:10Partly Cloudy106868100CALM-30.02
Morristown TN02:15Overcast106666100SSE 3-30.05
Oak Ridge TN10:53Partly Cloudy10674952VRB 5-30.26
Tazewell Cnty VA02:35Overcast10636193W 8-30.14
Tri-Cities TN01:53Lightning Observed10686693N 5-30.08
Wise VA02:35Overcast106060100S 3-30.12
Greeneville, TN02:10Fog1/26464100CALM-30.07


Local Weather History For September 23rd...
Storms hit the area in 2006, $181,000 wind damage. Heavy rain produced flooding.

 

 

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