Heat Builds in the West; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Upper Midwest and Mid-Mississippi Valley; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest on Saturday

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected over parts of the Upper Midwest to mid-Mississippi Valley today. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin on Saturday and Sunday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 10:02:22 am EDT

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Weekend Outlook

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Friday will be mostly sunny and dry, but showers and storms can be expected for the weekend. A few storms may become strong to severe Saturday into Saturday night, with damaging winds the primary threat. In addition, localized flooding will be possible this weekend in locations that see repeated or prolonged periods of heavy rainfall.

Dry weather with comfortable temperatures and humidity will continue through Friday. The chance for showers and storms increases again over the weekend.

Dry weather with comfortable temperatures and humidity will continue through Friday. The chance for showers and storms increases again over the weekend.

Dry weather with comfortable temperatures and humidity will continue through Friday. The chance for showers and storms increases again over the weekend.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (EDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Abingdon VA	09:35	Clear	10	68	60	77	E 6	-	30.11
Andrews-Murphy NC	20:06	Heavy Rain	3/4	67	62	83	NNE 14G44	-	29.86
Chattanooga TN	08:53	Clear	10	73	62	68	NNE 7	-	30.04
Crossville TN	08:53	Clear	10	66	61	83	ESE 3	-	30.09
Dalton GA	09:35	Mostly Clear	10	73	68	84	CALM	-	30.05
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	08:53	Mostly Clear	10	70	63	78	NE 6	-	30.05
Middlesboro KY	09:35	Overcast	10	62	61	98	CALM	-	30.11
Monroe Cnty TN	09:15	Clear	10	71	68	88	VRB 3	-	30.06
Morristown TN	09:15	Clear	9	69	62	77	ENE 7	-	30.07
Oak Ridge TN	08:53	Clear	10	72	62	71	CALM	-	30.07
Tazewell Cnty VA	09:35	Clear	10	66	60	80	CALM	-	30.14
Tri-Cities TN	08:53	Mostly Clear	10	67	60	78	CALM	-	30.09
Wise VA	09:35	Clear	10	69	60	73	ENE 5	-	30.14
Greeneville, TN	08:15		10	73	69	88	CALM	-	29.86

Local Weather History For July 31st...

In 2012 storms hit the area with damaging wind downing trees and powerlines.


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