Issued Sunday morning, April 12, 2026

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged today. An elevated wildfire risk is expected this afternoon due to low humidity, breezy conditions, and the ongoing drought.

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MM’s Level of Concern

MM’s Forecast for the Plateau

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Well, I ended up getting one of those itty bitty showers that we had a 20% chance of getting yesterday! My gauge collected 0.37″ of rain. I was very grateful.

Unfortunately, the outlook for rain looks bleak for the plateau. Even the rain chances at the end of this week are trending downward. Hopefully, we’ll see that trend turn around.

The biggest news today is the elevated wildfire risk.

We have a chance for showers on Thursday. Hopefully that chance doesn’t trend drier than it already has.

Threat Outlook

There is an elevated risk for wildfires in our region for Sunday. Low humidity, drought conditions, and gusty winds will cause that fire danger to be elevated.

The greatest threat for severe storms for today can be found in Texas.

Wx Related Aches & Pains Forecast

Plateau Sanitation Allergy & Pollen Forecast

Dry conditions will allow pollen counts to soar. Hopefully we can get some showers the end of this week to wash that pollen out of the air.

6-10 Day Temp & Precip Outlook

It looks like the heat will continue and moisture will be limited.

On This Day

Weather Stats

Radar-Estimated Precip From the Past 24 Hours

I was underneath that isolated shower in northern Cumberland County. I picked up 0.37″ of rain!

Drought Monitor

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Issued Saturday morning, April 11, 2026

It’s been an awesome adventure but we sure are glad they’re home safe and sound!

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An itty bitty chance for a shower or storm today.

Most of us stay dry today….maybe even all of us. But, at least there’s a chance for a shower or even a storm. That’s thanks to a front moving through the area today. The best chance for a shower or storm is along and north of a line from Livingston to Jamestown to Oneida.

That front is weak but it will pass through and bring drier air to the area on Sunday. That drier air, coupled with gusty winds and drought conditions, will create very elevated wildfire risks across the plateau. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

Rain chances may increase for us the end of next week. Fingers crossed!

Threat Outlook

There is an elevated risk for wildfires in our region for Sunday. Low humidity, drought conditions, and gusty winds will cause that fire danger to be elevated.

A large area of marginal risk can be seen up the centreal U.S. for today, with the greatest risk for severe storms being in the yellow-shaded area of Texas.

Wx Related Aches & Pains Forecast

Plateau Sanitation Allergy & Pollen Forecast

6-10 Day Temp & Precip Outlook

I’m beginning to think the best rains will stay to our west through much, if not all, of this month.

The Climate Prediction Center doubled down on their threat of heat the 18th-19th. I’m not sure I have ever seen heat so emphasized in April before. This would not go well with our drought.

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Weather Stats

Radar-Estimated Precip From the Past 24 Hours

Drought Monitor

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The Artemis Crew is home! They splashed down at 7:07 pm CDT. They are awaiting transport from the capsule, but they are now back here on Earth. That was a nail biting re-entry but they are safe now. Whew…. lol

Issued Friday morning, April 10, 2026

Track Artemis at https://www.nasa.gov/missions/artemis-ii/arow/. The astronauts will return home Friday evening at 7:07 CDT with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. We’re hoping and praying for a safe return. Re-entry has plenty of dangers and we certainly want our astronauts to make it home safe!

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Be sure to follow this site and/or download the free Meteorologist Mark app from your app store to get updates about the weather of the Cumberland Plateau sent to your phone as soon as I send them out. Thank you all so much!

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MM’s Forecast for the Plateau

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It’ll be sunny when the Artemis crew splashes down in the Pacific this evening and it’ll be sunny here in TN, too!

Dry weather will persist through the next five days, with only a 20% chance for a shower or storm for Saturday. That is mainly for you folks closer to the Kentucky border (ie. Livingston, Jamestown, Oneida).

The most active weather of this period will occur over the southern Plains this weekend and into next week. That will not impact us. Hopefully, remnants of that big storm system will bring us some showers the end of next week, but right now that’s not looking too exciting.

Threat Outlook

Three areas of marginal risks can be seen on the map below (areas of dark green). Notice the threats in California and Nevada. That’s a bit different! ha

Wx Related Aches & Pains Forecast

Plateau Sanitation Allergy & Pollen Forecast

6-10 Day Temp & Precip Outlook

The Climate Prediction Center continues to monitor a potential heavy rain threat that could bring much-needed rainfall to our area after the middle of the month….hopefully.

Interestingly, they’re also monitoring the threat for hot temps around the 17-18th of the month.

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Weather Stats

Radar-Estimated Precip From the Past 24 Hours

Drought Monitor

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