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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Aug 9, 2026 at 2:40:30 pm EDT

 

Showers and storms are ongoing and expected to increase in coverage later this afternoon into the evening hours. Isolated flooding is possible, in addition to gusty winds within stronger storms.
The pattern of scattered to numerous afternoon showers and thunderstorms will remain in place for the next several days. Chances will be greatest in the southern half of the area today and Monday, then more so in the north moving into the mid week time frame. Temperatures will be right around normal for this time of year.
The pattern of scattered to numerous afternoon showers and thunderstorms will remain in place for the next several days. Chances will be greatest in the southern half of the area today and Monday, then more so in the north moving into the mid week time frame. Temperatures will be right around normal for this time of year.
The pattern of scattered to numerous afternoon showers and thunderstorms will remain in place for the next several days. Chances will be greatest in the southern half of the area today and Monday, then more so in the north moving into the mid week time frame. Temperatures will be right around normal for this time of year.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA14:15Partly Cloudy10826861SSW 7-30.20
Andrews-Murphy NC13:55Clear10846858SW 6-30.19
Chattanooga TN14:06Heavy Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed3/4817479W 13G23-30.14
Crossville TN13:53Lightning Observed10816967VRB 3-30.20
Dalton GA14:15Lightning Observed10867774WNW 396 [HI]30.13
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)13:53Overcast10867161WSW 792 [HI]30.14
Middlesboro KY14:15Clear10867160S 692 [HI]30.16
Monroe Cnty TN13:55Partly Cloudy10867774CALM97 [HI]30.14
Morristown TN14:15Clear8847574WSW 392 [HI]30.16
Oak Ridge TN13:53Mostly Clear10877260VRB 594 [HI]30.16
Tazewell Cnty VA09:55Overcast10706685SSW 3-30.26
Tri-Cities TN13:53Mostly Cloudy10857061S 3-30.18
Wise VA14:15Clear10756878CALM-30.26
Greeneville, TN13:5510846962NW 5-30.18


Local Weather History For August 9th...
In 2012 storms hit on 2 consecutive days with damaging wind, downed trees and powerlines.

 

 

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