Heat Continues Across the Central and Western U.S.; Tracking Hazardous Weather Across the Northern U.S.

Early-season record warmth will persist across portions of the western and central U.S. through mid week, with high temperatures approaching 90 degrees from Texas to the Ohio Valley. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, with Severe Thunderstorms and wintry weather expected across the Northeast Thursday and Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 7:56:29 pm EDT

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A warming trend is expected this week. Another cold front moves through on Friday night into Saturday, brining an increase in chances of showers and storms. Cooler this weekend behind the front. Some locations will see below freezing temps at various points throughout the week.

Near seasonal to above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions through Thursday. An approaching cool front will increase the chances of showers Friday, mainly north of interstate 40.

Near seasonal to above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions through Thursday. An approaching cool front will increase the chances of showers Friday, mainly north of interstate 40.

Near seasonal to above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions through Thursday. An approaching cool front will increase the chances of showers Friday, mainly north of interstate 40.

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	19:35	Clear	10	55	21	26	NE 9	-	30.24
Andrews-Murphy NC	19:15	Clear	10	61	30	31	WSW 3	-	30.21
Chattanooga TN	18:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	69	27	20	VRB 5	-	30.17
Crossville TN	18:53	Clear	10	64	21	19	CALM	-	30.20
Dalton GA	19:35	Light Rain	8	65	25	21	VRB 5	-	30.21
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	18:53	Overcast	10	65	27	23	NNE 6	-	30.18
Middlesboro KY	19:15	Clear	10	63	19	18	CALM	-	30.22
Monroe Cnty TN	19:35	Clear	10	62	33	33	CALM	-	30.20
Morristown TN	19:35	Clear	10	60	14	15	CALM	-	30.21
Oak Ridge TN	18:53	Clear	10	66	25	20	CALM	-	30.20
Tazewell Cnty VA	19:35	Clear	10	52	17	25	ESE 3	-	30.26
Tri-Cities TN	18:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	64	23	20	CALM	-	30.20
Wise VA	19:35	Clear	10	50	21	31	NNE 6	-	30.25
Greeneville, TN	19:35	Clear	10	59	26	28	CALM	-	30.21

Local Weather History For March 24th...

In 2012 storms hit the area on 2 straight days producing large hail and damaging wind.


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