Regional Forecast — Cumberland Plateau & Tennessee Valley

Daily rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast through the weekend, with the greatest coverage during the afternoon and evening. Outside of the storms, expect a mix of sun and clouds with warm, humid weather each day.

Today: Partly to mostly sunny with scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms developing. Patchy morning fog is possible. Highs around 84 on the Plateau and 87 in the Tennessee Valley. Chance of rain 30 to 40 percent.

Tonight: Any evening storms fade, leaving partly cloudy skies. Patchy fog may develop late, especially on the Plateau. Lows around 67 on the Plateau and 69 in the Valley. Chance of rain around 30 percent.

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms become likely during the afternoon. Highs around 84 on the Plateau and 87 in the Valley. Chance of rain 70 to 80 percent.

Thursday Night: A few evening showers and thunderstorms, then partly cloudy with areas of late-night fog. Lows around 67 on the Plateau and 69 in the Valley. Chance of rain 30 to 60 percent.

Friday: A few showers are possible early, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread during the afternoon. Highs around 85 on the Plateau and 88 in the Valley. Chance of rain 60 to 70 percent.

Friday Night: A few evening showers and thunderstorms, then partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog in some locations. Lows around 67 on the Plateau and 69 in the Valley. Chance of rain 20 to 60 percent.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially during the afternoon. Highs around 85 on the Plateau and 87 in the Valley. Chance of rain around 80 percent.

Saturday Night: A few evening showers and thunderstorms linger before gradually ending. Lows around 67 on the Plateau and 69 in the Valley. Chance of rain 20 to 80 percent.

Sunday: A mix of sun and clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the day. Highs around 86 on the Plateau and 88 in the Valley. Chance of rain 30 to 40 percent.

Sunday Night: A few evening showers and thunderstorms remain possible before skies gradually clear. Lows around 68 on the Plateau and 70 in the Valley. Chance of rain around 30 percent.

August 5 Almanac — Crossville & Rockwood

Temperatures
Crossville: Normal 83° / 64° | Records: 91° (1991) / 52° (1974)
Rockwood: Normal 87° / 66° | Records: 94° (2005) / 53° (1976)

Precipitation Records
Crossville: 1.24″ rain (1990) | 0.0″ snow (2010)
Rockwood: 1.43″ rain (1990) | 0.0″ snow (2025)

Sunrise & Sunset
Crossville: Sunrise 5:51 AM CDT | Sunset 7:41 PM CDT
Rockwood: Sunrise 6:48 AM EDT | Sunset 8:41 PM EDT

Sky & Seasonal Events
Next Full Moon (Sturgeon Moon): August 27–28, 2026
Crossville: 11:18 PM CDT (Aug. 27) | Rockwood: 12:18 AM EDT (Aug. 28)

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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