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Last Map Update: Tue, Sep 1, 2026 at 5:02:25 pm EDT

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Hot & humid weather is on tap this week. The heat peaks on Wednesday & Thursday with highs in the mid 90s in the Valley. Most places can expect heat index values to exceed 100°. Rain chances return this weekend.

A late season heat wave will peak this week, with temperatures soaring well into the 90s for most locations. Heat indices will climb into the 100s. Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the US! Take hot temperatures seriously, drink plenty of water, find A/C, and remember to look before you lock when exiting vehicles.

Most areas will be dry for the next several days. The best chance for any precipitation will be along the Smokies. Additionally, high pressure aloft will strengthen, peaking this week with a heat wave. Heat indices will extend into the 100 to 105 range midweek.

Most areas will be dry for the next several days. The best chance for any precipitation will be along the Smokies. Additionally, high pressure aloft will strengthen, peaking this week with a heat wave. Heat indices will extend into the 100 to 105 range midweek.

Most areas will be dry for the next several days. The best chance for any precipitation will be along the Smokies. Additionally, high pressure aloft will strengthen, peaking this week with a heat wave. Heat indices will extend into the 100 to 105 range midweek.

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 VA	16:35	Clear	10	87	66	48	NNW 3	-	30.17
Andrews-Murphy NC	16:15	Clear	10	89	67	48	ENE 3	92 [HI]	30.14
Chattanooga TN	15:53	Partly Cloudy	10	94	66	40	NW 5	97 [HI]	30.08
Crossville TN	15:53	Partly Cloudy	10	90	66	45	VRB 5	93 [HI]	30.17
Dalton GA	16:35	Partly Cloudy	10	94	69	44	NNE 6	100 [HI]	30.07
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	15:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	92	68	45	WNW 3	96 [HI]	30.10
Middlesboro KY	16:35	Partly Cloudy	10	91	71	53	CALM	97 [HI]	30.12
Monroe Cnty TN	16:15	Clear	10	93	68	43	CALM	97 [HI]	30.09
Morristown TN	16:15	Clear	10	91	66	43	N 6	94 [HI]
Oak Ridge TN	15:53	Mostly Clear	10	93	70	47	CALM	99 [HI]	30.11
Tazewell Cnty VA	16:35	Clear	10	84	65	54	NNW 5	-	30.22
Tri-Cities TN	15:53	Partly Cloudy	10	91	67	45	CALM	94 [HI]	30.14
Wise VA	16:35	Clear	10	82	64	54	W 5	-	30.22
Greeneville, TN	16:15	Clear	10	89	66	46	CALM	92 [HI]	30.13

Local Weather History For September 1st...

Storms ravaged the area in 1995, $2 million wind damage. Hamilton County marina collapsed.


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