Regional Forecast — Cumberland Plateau & Tennessee Valley

Repeated rounds of thunderstorms are expected across the Cumberland Plateau and Tennessee Valley through midweek, with heavy rain and lightning remaining the primary concerns.

Sunday: A chance of showers in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread during the afternoon and evening. Cumberland Plateau high near 78, Tennessee Valley high near 81. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 60% for both regions. New rainfall amounts between one-tenth and one-quarter inch possible, with higher amounts in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cumberland Plateau low around 61 with patchy fog after 9 pm. Tennessee Valley low around 61 with showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers likely after 2 am. Mostly cloudy skies with calm winds. Chance of precipitation 60% for both regions.

Memorial Day (Monday): Showers with thunderstorms also possible during the day. Cumberland Plateau high near 77, Tennessee Valley high near 80. Patchy fog before 9 am in the Cumberland Plateau. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the Cumberland Plateau. Chance of precipitation: 90% Cumberland Plateau, 80% Tennessee Valley.

Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Cumberland Plateau low around 62 with south-southeast wind around 5 mph. Tennessee Valley low around 62 with calm winds. Chance of precipitation 80% for both regions.

Tuesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm during the afternoon. Cumberland Plateau high near 79, Tennessee Valley high near 82. South winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the Tennessee Valley during the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90% for both regions.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely early, then a chance of showers overnight. Cumberland Plateau low around 62 with south wind around 5 mph and a 60% chance of precipitation. Tennessee Valley low around 62 with an 80% chance of precipitation.

Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Cumberland Plateau high near 79, Tennessee Valley high near 81. South wind around 5 mph in the Cumberland Plateau. Chance of precipitation 80% for both regions.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with lingering showers and thunderstorms. Cumberland Plateau low around 62 with a 20% chance of precipitation. Tennessee Valley low around 62 with showers and thunderstorms before 8 pm, then scattered showers overnight (80%).

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cumberland Plateau high near 80, Tennessee Valley high near 83. Partly sunny skies. Chance of precipitation 70% for both regions.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Cumberland Plateau low around 61 with a 40% chance of precipitation. Tennessee Valley low around 61 with a 60% chance of precipitation.

May 24 Almanac — Crossville & Rockwood

Temperatures
Crossville: Normal 75° / 55° | Records: 89° (1996) / 38° (1961)
Rockwood: Normal 79° / 56° | Records: 91° (1970) / 40° (1963)

Precipitation Records
Crossville: 1.51″ rain (1980) | 0.0″ snow (2010)
Rockwood: 2.28″ rain (1979) | 0.0″ snow (2025)

Sunrise & Sunset
Crossville: Sunrise 5:29 AM CDT | Sunset 7:46 PM CDT
Rockwood: Sunrise 6:25 AM EDT | Sunset 8:45 PM EDT

Sky & Seasonal Events
Next Full Moon (Blue Moon): May 31, 2026
Crossville: 3:45 AM CDT | Rockwood: 4:45 AM EDT

Summer Solstice: June 21, 2026
Crossville: 3:24 AM CDT | Rockwood: 4:24 AM EDT

Daylight Saving Time Ends: November 1, 2026
Crossville: 2:00 AM CDT | Rockwood: 2:00 AM EDT

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