Regional Forecast — Cumberland Plateau & Tennessee Valley

An unsettled weather pattern will continue through the end of the week with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. While there will be periods of sunshine each day, scattered to numerous storms are expected, especially during the afternoon and evening, with locally heavy rainfall possible.

Today: Partly to mostly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. Patchy morning fog is possible on the Cumberland Plateau. Highs around 83 on the Plateau and 87 in the Tennessee Valley. Chance of rain 50 to 70 percent.

Tonight: A few evening showers and thunderstorms, then partly cloudy. Patchy late-night fog is possible on the Plateau. Lows around 66 on the Plateau and 69 in the Valley. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Thursday: Mostly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon. Highs around 83 on the Plateau and 87 in the Valley. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Thursday Night: Increasing clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible, especially late. Lows around 68 on the Plateau and 70 in the Valley. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day, with the greatest coverage during the afternoon. Highs around 84 on the Plateau and 88 in the Valley. Chance of rain 70 to 80 percent.

Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 68 on the Plateau and 70 in the Valley. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, with periods of heavy rain possible. Highs around 83 on the Plateau and 86 in the Valley. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms gradually decrease overnight, though scattered showers may linger. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 67 on the Plateau and 69 in the Valley. Chance of rain 40 to 80 percent.

July 8 Almanac — Crossville & Rockwood

Temperatures
Crossville: Normal 83° / 64° | Records: 97° (1993) / 52° (1972)
Rockwood: Normal 88° / 66° | Records: 98° (1977) / 51° (1972)

Precipitation Records
Crossville: 2.10″ rain (1964) | 0.0″ snow (2000)
Rockwood: 1.72″ rain (1964) | 0.0″ snow (2025)

Sunrise & Sunset
Crossville: Sunrise 5:31 AM CDT | Sunset 8:00 PM CDT
Rockwood: Sunrise 6:28 AM EDT | Sunset 8:59 PM EDT

Sky & Seasonal Events
Next Full Moon (Full Buck Moon): July 29, 2026
Crossville: 9:35 AM CDT | Rockwood: 10:35 AM EDT

Autumn Equinox: September 22, 2026
Crossville: 7:05 PM CDT | Rockwood: 8:05 PM EDT

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

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