Regional Forecast — Cumberland Plateau & Tennessee Valley

Daily thunderstorm chances remain in the forecast across the Cumberland Plateau and Tennessee Valley, with the wettest period expected over the weekend.

Thursday: Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Areas of fog before 9 am across the Cumberland Plateau. Cumberland Plateau high near 81, Tennessee Valley high near 83. Calm winds becoming north to north-northeast around 5 mph during the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20% for both regions.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Cumberland Plateau low around 59 with east-northeast winds around 5 mph. Tennessee Valley low around 61 with northeast winds around 5 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny with scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms possible. Cumberland Plateau high near 80 with a 30% chance of precipitation after 1 pm. Tennessee Valley high near 83 with a 30% chance of precipitation after 4 pm. Calm winds becoming southeast around 5 mph in the Cumberland Plateau.

Friday Night: Showers likely with possible thunderstorms. Cumberland Plateau low around 62 with patchy fog developing overnight. Tennessee Valley low around 63. Mostly cloudy skies with calm winds. Chance of precipitation 70% for both regions.

Saturday: Showers likely with thunderstorms possible during the day. Areas of fog before 9 am across the Cumberland Plateau. Cumberland Plateau high near 76, Tennessee Valley high near 79. Calm winds becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70% for both regions.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with lingering shower and thunderstorm chances early. Cumberland Plateau low around 58 with northeast winds around 5 mph becoming calm. Tennessee Valley low around 59 with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Sunday: Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible during the afternoon. Patchy fog before 7 am across the Cumberland Plateau. Cumberland Plateau high near 76, Tennessee Valley high near 79. Calm winds becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 50% for both regions.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. Cumberland Plateau low around 59, Tennessee Valley low around 61. Calm winds. Chance of precipitation 50% for both regions.

Monday: Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. Cumberland Plateau high near 76, Tennessee Valley high near 79. Chance of precipitation 50% for both regions.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Cumberland Plateau low around 55, Tennessee Valley low around 58.

May 28 Almanac — Crossville & Rockwood

Temperatures
Crossville: Normal 76° / 56° | Records: 87° (2012) / 32° (1961)
Rockwood: Normal 80° / 57° | Records: 90° (1967) / 41° (1994)

Precipitation Records
Crossville: 2.28″ rain (1982) | 0.0″ snow (2019)
Rockwood: 6.79″ rain (1973) | 0.0″ snow (2025)

Sunrise & Sunset
Crossville: Sunrise 5:27 AM CDT | Sunset 7:49 PM CDT
Rockwood: Sunrise 6:23 AM EDT | Sunset 8:48 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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