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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Thursday

Severe thunderstorms posing a risk for strong gusts and/or large hail are possible across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic Thursday afternoon and evening. Excessive rainfall may bring flash and urban flooding over the Mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, and Mid-Atlantic on Thursday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 10:16:43 pm EDT

 

Scattered showers and storms will continue each afternoon through Thursday, with greater coverage expected on Friday and Saturday. With increasing storm coverage, the potential for flash flooding will increase, especially in the northern half of the area.
Warm and muggy conditions with scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will continue through the weekend. Heavy rain and gusty winds may accompany some of the storms.
Warm and muggy conditions with scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will continue through the weekend. Heavy rain and gusty winds may accompany some of the storms.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA21:55Overcast10756878CALM-30.07
Andrews-Murphy NC21:35Mostly Cloudy10736886CALM-30.09
Chattanooga TN21:53Lightning Observed10806969CALM-30.02
Crossville TN21:53Lightning Observed10716890WSW 3-30.10
Dalton GA21:55Haze3807482CALM-30.04
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)21:53Cumulonimbus Clouds, Lightning Observed10806969W 7-30.01
Middlesboro KY21:55Overcast10727298CALM-30.06
Monroe Cnty TN21:35Mostly Cloudy107777100WNW 7-30.03
Morristown TN21:35Partly Cloudy10807174CALM-30.02
Oak Ridge TN21:53Clear10787179CALM-30.03
Tazewell Cnty VA00:15Light Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed10706890S 5-30.13
Tri-Cities TN21:53Mostly Cloudy10817069W 7-30.04
Wise VA21:55Clear106868100CALM-30.12
Greeneville, TN21:35Clear10757188CALM-30.04


Local Weather History For July 8th...
In 2016, a derecho hit the area. Numerous trees down across Carter Co. with damage to a marina.

 

 

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