Good afternoon, folks! I have good news. The low-end severe threat that we had this afternoon and evening just isn’t able to develop, thanks to clouds, drizzle, and showers limiting instability and keeping temps on the cooler side.

Radar shows lots of showers to our west that will be moving east the rest of the day into the evening. Hopefully we can put even more rain in our gauges! Some of you have seen over an inch of rain, while others have us are yet to get to 1/2 inch. Still, with additional showers and t-showers the rest of the day we should still end up adding another half an inch or so to our totals.

The strongest storms and heaviest rainfall are over the Chattanooga area at this hour. Those storms are robbing us of energy for storms, which is also keeping us free of severe weather. Severe storms are expected to break out across Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia the rest of this afternoon and evening. If anyone is traveling that direction the rest of the day you’ll need to pay attention to the weather. They could be impacted by tornadoes, some of which could be strong. We’ll be thankful that front didnt’ lift farther north into our area.

The map below shows that tornado threat the rest of today. Tornado watches will be issued for those folks soon.

Radar estimated rainfall through 9:00 a.m. (seen below) shows that folks south of the Interstate have been the biggest winners of the rainfall so far. I’ve had some folks between Crossville and Pikeville report 1.5 inches so far today.

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Issued Wednesday morning, May 6, 2026

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MM’s Level of Concern

MM’s Forecast for the Plateau

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Much-needed rainfall is a welcome sight!

The only thing that we’ll need to be a bit mindful of is the low-end risk for a strong or severe storm this afternoon and evening. That risk is low but not zero. I’ll keep an eye on that.

This system is followed by colder air once again and we’ll have to keep an eye on Thursday night for the risk of scattered frost. That risk should be confined to the areas of the plateau that are often the coldest.

The forecast for Saturday doesn’t look bad at all, but there may be the slightest risk for a shower or a storm.

More widespread rains are expected Sunday.

Another cold snap is expected around the 12th of May.

Threats Being Monitored in the 3-7 Day Outlook

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Threat Outlook

The track of this system has changed a bit and that means our severe storm threat has increased a bit. This is still a low-end threat and it will depend on how much sun we can get Wednesday afternoon to help destabilize the atmosphere. This is another “low but not zero” risk that we’ll have to keep an eye on.

The marginal risk extends onto the plateau for this afternoon and evening. The greater threat for severe storms is to our south.

Yesterday’s Storm Reports

Wx Related Aches & Pains Forecast

Plateau Sanitation Allergy & Pollen Forecast

On This Day

Weather Stats at the Crossville Airport

Elevation 1,880 feet

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Radar-Estimated Precip From the Past 24 Hours

Astro News

Drought Monitor

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Issued Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026

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MM’s Level of Concern

MM’s Forecast for the Plateau

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Rain is on the way!

And we’ll take every drop! Everyone on the plateau is either in extreme or severe drought, so we’ll take all the rain we can get.

This system will bring the first chance for a shower by this afternoon and evening. The more widespread covereage of rain will likely come after midnight. That rain doesn’t move out until Thursday morning.

One thing that we’ll need to be a bit mindful of is the slightly increased risk for a strong or severe storm Wednesday afternoon and evening. That risk is low but not zero. I’ll keep an eye on that.

That system is followed by colder air once again and we’ll have to keep an eye on Thursday night for the risk of scattered frost.

The forecast for Saturday doesn’t look bad at all, but there may be the slightest risk for a shower or a storm. Those rain chances are expected to increase on Sunday.

Another cold snap is expected around the 12th of May.

Threats Being Monitored in the 3-7 Day Outlook

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Threat Outlook

The track of this system has changed a bit and that means our severe storm threat has increased a bit. This is still a low-end threat and it will depend on how much sun we can get Wednesday afternoon to help destabilize the atmosphere. This is another “low but not zero” risk that we’ll have to keep an eye on.

Severe storms can be found to our west today, with all hazards on the table.

Yesterday’s Storm Reports

Wx Related Aches & Pains Forecast

Plateau Sanitation Allergy & Pollen Forecast

On This Day

Weather Stats at the Crossville Airport

Elevation 1,880 feet

The NWS Nashville needs more observers from our area!

Radar-Estimated Precip From the Past 24 Hours

Astro News

Drought Monitor

This graphic is updated each Tuesday and released to the public on Thursday.

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Issued Monday morning, May 4, 2026

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MM’s Level of Concern

MM’s Forecast for the Plateau

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A nice, breezy Monday in store for us. Temps continue to warm.

Another weak disturbance is passing to our north today, bringing a few clouds to our skies and some gusty winds here on the ground. Some of those gusts could hit 25 mph this afternoon. We’ll stay dry.

Our next impactful storm system may bring a shower to the plateau as early as Tuesday afternoon/evening. The better rain chances hold off until after midnight Tuesday night.

Periods of rain, some of which will likely be heavy, will be with us from Tuesday night through Thursday morning. Rainfall totals of two inches should be common across the plateau by the time that system moves out on Thursday. Isolated higher amounts are certainly possible. Thankfully, the severe storm threat continues to look very low.

That system is followed by colder air once again and we’ll have to keep an eye on Thursday night for the risk of scattered frost.

Threats Being Monitored in the 3-7 Day Outlook

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Threat Outlook

The greatest threat for severe storms today will be across northern Missouri and western Illinois.

Yesterday’s Storm Reports

Wx Related Aches & Pains Forecast

Plateau Sanitation Allergy & Pollen Forecast

On This Day

Weather Stats at the Crossville Airport

Elevation 1,880 feet

The NWS Nashville needs more observers from our area!

Radar-Estimated Precip From the Past 24 Hours

Astro News

Drought Monitor

This graphic is updated each Tuesday and released to the public on Thursday.

Tonight’s Bird Migration Map (NEW!)

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