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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 1, 2026 at 1:46:58 am EDT

 

A few storms may become strong to severe Saturday into Saturday night, with damaging winds the primary threat. The best chances will be in the Cumberland plateau areas. In addition, localized flooding will be possible this weekend in locations that see repeated or prolonged periods of heavy rainfall.
Multiple rounds of showers and storms can be expected during the weekend. Chances for showers and storms will continue into the early part of the work week as well. High temperatures will generally be slightly below seasonal normals.
Multiple rounds of showers and storms can be expected during the weekend. Chances for showers and storms will continue into the early part of the work week as well. High temperatures will generally be slightly below seasonal normals.
Multiple rounds of showers and storms can be expected during the weekend. Chances for showers and storms will continue into the early part of the work week as well. High temperatures will generally be slightly below seasonal normals.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA01:35Clear10666288NE 2-30.01
Andrews-Murphy NC20:06Heavy Rain3/4676283NNE 14G44-29.86
Chattanooga TN00:53Clear10766671SE 6-29.92
Crossville TN00:53Clear10696586S 3-29.97
Dalton GA01:35Mist57272100CALM-29.92
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)00:53Overcast10766876CALM-29.93
Middlesboro KY01:35Partly Cloudy10666594CALM-29.96
Monroe Cnty TN01:15Partly Cloudy106969100CALM-29.93
Morristown TN01:15Partly Cloudy87171100CALM-29.94
Oak Ridge TN00:53Clear10726990CALM-29.95
Tazewell Cnty VA01:35Mostly Cloudy10685767CALM-30.04
Tri-Cities TN00:53Mostly Cloudy10676593CALM-29.98
Wise VA01:35Clear10665977S 3-30.03
Greeneville, TN08:1510736988CALM-29.86


Local Weather History For July 31st...
In 2012 storms hit the area with damaging wind downing trees and powerlines.

 

 

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