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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Central Plains to the Midwest

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Severe thunderstorm are expected from the northern/central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. Isolated slash flooding is possible from the central Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

 

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the area until Saturday evening. Heat indices are expected to reach or exceed 100 degrees for most of the region each afternoon.
Overall, June 2026 ended up near normal for temperatures with variable rainfall across the region.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through Sunday. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40 this afternoon, with lesser coverage in general tomorrow and Sunday. A slight moderation in temperatures will take place next week, returning the region to normal summer heat and continued daily storm chances.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through Sunday. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40 this afternoon, with lesser coverage in general tomorrow and Sunday. A slight moderation in temperatures will take place next week, returning the region to normal summer heat and continued daily storm chances.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA20:35Clear867162CALM91 [HI]30.14
Andrews-Murphy NC20:15Clear10757288CALM-30.16
Chattanooga TN19:53Overcast10747190SSW 8-30.10
Crossville TN20:20Thunder \ Lightning Observed10706893NW 8-30.24
Dalton GA20:35Mist \ Lightning Observed5757393VRB 5-30.11
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)20:31Rain With Thunder \ Cumulonimbus Clouds, Lightning Observed2787179SW 15-30.12
Middlesboro KY20:35Lightning Observed10867671WNW 396 [HI]30.11
Monroe Cnty TN20:15Clear107373100N 7-30.12
Morristown TN20:15Partly Cloudy10897359WSW 597 [HI]30.08
Oak Ridge TN19:53Light Rain10757290VRB 3-30.12
Tazewell Cnty VA18:15Clear10887054CALM93 [HI]30.18
Tri-Cities TN19:53Mostly Cloudy10877567N 597 [HI]30.08
Wise VA20:35Clear10806457CALM-30.20
Greeneville, TN20:15Clear10867366CALM93 [HI]30.09


Local Weather History For July 3rd...
In 2011, storms hit the area on 2 consecutive days. Wind damage and penny-size hail seen.

 

 

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