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Last Map Update: Wed, May 6, 2026 at 1:40:16 pm EDT

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Scattered storms will move back into the region this afternoon. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. The greatest threat for tornadoes will be across southeast Tennessee and Cherokee and Clay counties of North Carolina.

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.

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	13:15	Overcast	10	62	60	93	WSW 10	-	29.91
Andrews-Murphy NC	12:55	Overcast	10	66	62	87	W 7	-	29.98
Chattanooga TN	12:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	73	66	78	S 12G20	-	29.92
Crossville TN	12:53	Overcast	10	69	63	80	VRB 7	-	29.92
Dalton GA	13:15	Overcast	10	71	70	97	SSE 7	-	29.95
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	12:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	71	63	75	SSW 18	-	29.88
Middlesboro KY	13:15	Overcast	10				S 13G18	-	29.88
Monroe Cnty TN	13:15	Mostly Clear	10	71	68	88	SSW 20G29	-	29.90
Morristown TN	13:15		10	69	68	94	WSW 10	-	29.91
Oak Ridge TN	12:53	Overcast	10	67	64	90	SSW 5	-	29.90
Tazewell Cnty VA	13:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	61	58	89	WSW 10G17	-	29.92
Tri-Cities TN	12:53	Overcast	10	66	62	87	SSW 13	-	29.91
Wise VA	13:15	Overcast	10	60	59	93	SW 14G18	-	29.92
Greeneville, TN	13:15	Clear	10	68	62	82	SW 7	-	29.88

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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