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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

 

A heat advisory remains in effect for the entire area until Friday evening. Heat index values are expected to reach or exceed 100° for most of the region with some valley locations approaching 110°.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through Saturday. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40. Slightly cooler temperatures but continued chances for afternoon precipitation are expected Sunday into next week.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through Saturday. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40. Slightly cooler temperatures but continued chances for afternoon precipitation are expected Sunday into next week.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through Saturday. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40. Slightly cooler temperatures but continued chances for afternoon precipitation are expected Sunday into next week.
Each observation point is apart of our COOP program (Cooperative Observer Program). Each site has a 24 hour observation period that ends and begins at 8 am local time. Each site records temperature, precipitation, and snowfall data. More information about the COOP program can be found here www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/ Data began being collected at: Cades Cover on 01/01/1999 || Mount LeConte on 07/01/1987 || Newfound Gap on 01/01/1991 || Sugarlands Visitor Center on 12/01/1921

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA18:15Clear916441NNE 693 [HI]30.18
Andrews-Murphy NC17:55Partly Cloudy10807483ENE 5-30.16
Chattanooga TN17:53Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed10966941NE 9102 [HI]30.05
Crossville TN17:53Partly Cloudy10927150NE 799 [HI]30.16
Dalton GA18:15Mostly Clear10897562SE 899 [HI]30.06
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)17:53Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed10966637NNE 12100 [HI]30.08
Middlesboro KY18:15Clear10947248N 3102 [HI]30.13
Monroe Cnty TN17:55Clear10957146CALM103 [HI]30.09
Morristown TN17:55Clear10956841N 6100 [HI]30.12
Oak Ridge TN17:53Clear10987040CALM105 [HI]30.12
Tazewell Cnty VA18:15Clear10866447CALM-30.24
Tri-Cities TN17:53Partly Cloudy10956943N 6101 [HI]30.14
Wise VA18:15Clear10866855NNE 5-30.25
Greeneville, TN17:55Clear10936236NNE 694 [HI]30.14


Local Weather History For July 2nd...
In 2002, storms hit on 3 straight days. $712,000 wind and hail damage. 1 person was injured.

 

 

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