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Dangerous Heat over the South-Central and Southwest U.S. Through Next Week

Dangerous heat persists across the Desert Southwest through this weekend and across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley through at least the middle of next week. Numerous daily record high temperatures are expected through at least Tuesday for much of Texas and Oklahoma as well as portions of Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arizona. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 8:20:59 am EDT

 

Patchy dense fog is present in many locations this morning. Be prepared for sudden drops in visibility while traveling. Drive with caution, and leave extra space in front of you.
Despite morning fog, afternoon humidity will drop to unseasonably pleasant August conditions. August temperatures will remain in the 80s, so drink water when outdoors!
Some fog is expected this morning and may be dense in spots. Dry weather is expected Sunday through Tuesday. Temperatures will be close to normal through the remainder of the weekend and into early next week.
Some fog is expected this morning and may be dense in spots. Dry weather is expected Sunday through Tuesday. Temperatures will be close to normal through the remainder of the weekend and into early next week.
Some fog is expected this morning and may be dense in spots. Dry weather is expected Sunday through Tuesday. Temperatures will be close to normal through the remainder of the weekend and into early next week.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA07:55Clear10646293W 3-30.06
Andrews-Murphy NC07:35Fog1/4626095CALM-30.06
Chattanooga TN07:53Mostly Clear10736884NNW 3-30.02
Crossville TN07:53Clear10626093CALM-30.08
Dalton GA07:55Clear107171100NW 5-30.02
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)07:53Clear10706584CALM-30.02
Middlesboro KY07:35Fogless than 1/46262100CALM-30.06
Monroe Cnty TN07:35Clear106666100CALM-30.02
Morristown TN07:55Mist66464100CALM-30.03
Oak Ridge TN06:53Clear10646396CALM-30.04
Tazewell Cnty VA06:55Partly Cloudy10595997W 5-30.07
Tri-Cities TN07:53Mostly Clear76464100CALM-30.04
Wise VA07:55Mist55959100SW 3-30.09
Greeneville, TN07:35Mist66464100CALM-30.03


Local Weather History For August 23rd...
Storms hit in 2013 with $40,000 wind damage. Quarter-size hail fell near Brayton.

 

 

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