Issued Sunday morning, May 17, 2026
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MM’s Level of Concern
MM’s Forecast for the Plateau
This forecast is tailor-made for the Cumberland Plateau by Meteorologist Mark Baldwin each day!
Get ready for a taste of summer!
The heat cranks up today and tomorrow. At least it looks like we’ll have a nice breeze to go along with that heat, though! We should stay dry again today but tomorrow should bring a shower or storm to someone on the plateau.
Rain chances return late Tuesday, so Tuesday is now looking mostly dry. Wednesday and Thursday are still looking wetter and we’ll hope that stays true! Right now, severe storms are not expected with that increased t-storm activity, but I’ll keep an eye on that.
Thankfully, that begins a period of unsettled weather that should be with us through next weekend, with scattered showers and storms each day through at least Sunday.
Today’s Hour-By-Hour Forecast
Expected Rainfall Totals for the Next Five Days
Temp & Precip Outlook
National Threats Being Monitored in the 3-7 Day Outlook
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Threat Outlook for the Plateau
Storm Prediction Center Severe Storm Threats
A significant outbreak of severe storms is expected today. That activity will be focused on Nebraska and nearby areas, as seen below by the orange shading. A marginal risk for severe storms has been added for southeast TN. A minor wind and hail threat is possible with any storm in that marginal risk.
Yesterday’s Storm Reports
Yesterday’s threat in Kentucky verified with severe storms on the northern Kentucky border. Numerous severe storms reports can be seen across portions of Nebraska, Kansas, southwest Iowa and northern Missouri.
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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Tonight’s Bird Migration Map
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