Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 4:34:30 pm EST

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Be alert for areas of fog early this morning, some of which will be locally dense. There will be showers and possibly a few thunderstorms around at times today and Friday, with decreasing chances for rain showers during Saturday. Temperatures will remain above normal.

Rain chances will increase tonight, with scattered to numerous showers in the area through Saturday. A few isolated thunderstorms will be possible. Temperatures will remain mild through the weekend.

Rain chances will increase tonight, with scattered to numerous showers in the area through Saturday. A few isolated thunderstorms will be possible. Temperatures will remain mild through the weekend.

Rain chances will increase tonight, with scattered to numerous showers in the area through Saturday. A few isolated thunderstorms will be possible. Temperatures will remain mild through the weekend.

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 (EST)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Abingdon VA	16:15	Clear	10	62	51	67	WSW 7	-	30.12
Andrews-Murphy NC	15:55	Overcast	10	66	57	72	W 6	-	30.12
Chattanooga TN	15:53	Mist	3	71	65	81	NW 3	-	30.06
Crossville TN	16:12	Light Rain \ Mist	5	61	60	96	NNE 6	-	30.09
Dalton GA	16:15	Overcast	10	74	69	85	SSE 6	-	30.05
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	15:53	Light Rain	5	66	61	83	WNW 6	-	30.07
Middlesboro KY	15:55	Light Rain	10	63	57	80	CALM	-	30.11
Monroe Cnty TN	15:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	66	66	100	SSW 6	-	30.07
Morristown TN	15:55	Mostly Clear	10	66	62	88	CALM	-	30.09
Oak Ridge TN	16:07	Heavy Rain \ Mist	1	63	62	96	CALM	-	30.09
Tazewell Cnty VA	16:15	Partly Cloudy	10	59	50	72	SW 5	-	30.14
Tri-Cities TN	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	67	52	58	W 7	-	30.11
Wise VA	16:15	Overcast	10	59	51	76	CALM	-	30.15
Greeneville, TN	15:55	Clear	10	66	55	68	NNW 3	-	30.10

Local Weather History For November 20th...

In 1988, front caused wind gusts to 58 mph in Knoxville. Hanger at the airport was damaged.


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