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Dangerous, Heat Wave Persists in the Eastern U.S.; Severe Weather Expected in the Central Plains and Mid-Atlantic

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Severe thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging wind gusts from the Upper Ohio Valley into the Mid Atlantic, and across the central Great Plains this afternoon and evening. Large hail and heavy rain is also possible across the Great Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 2:06:20 am EDT

 

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the area until Saturday evening. Heat indices are expected to reach or exceed 100 degrees for most of the region each afternoon.
Overall, June 2026 ended up near normal for temperatures with variable rainfall across the region.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through Sunday. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40 this afternoon, with lesser coverage in general tomorrow and Sunday. A slight moderation in temperatures will take place next week, returning the region to normal summer heat and continued daily storm chances.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through Sunday. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40 this afternoon, with lesser coverage in general tomorrow and Sunday. A slight moderation in temperatures will take place next week, returning the region to normal summer heat and continued daily storm chances.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through Sunday. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40 this afternoon, with lesser coverage in general tomorrow and Sunday. A slight moderation in temperatures will take place next week, returning the region to normal summer heat and continued daily storm chances.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA01:35Clear756983CALM-30.15
Andrews-Murphy NC01:35Mist4717095CALM-30.15
Chattanooga TN00:53Clear10736987W 3-30.08
Crossville TN00:53Clear10686796E 7-30.14
Dalton GA01:35Clear97272100CALM-30.06
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)01:53Partly Cloudy10736781CALM-30.07
Middlesboro KY01:35Clear10717095CALM-30.11
Monroe Cnty TN01:35Clear77171100CALM-30.09
Morristown TN01:35Overcast10757394SW 5-30.10
Oak Ridge TN01:53Clear10706893CALM-30.10
Tazewell Cnty VA00:55Clear10767081CALM-30.20
Tri-Cities TN01:53Partly Cloudy10747087CALM-30.11
Wise VA01:35Partly Cloudy10737194CALM-30.20
Greeneville, TN01:35Clear10756878CALM-30.11


Local Weather History For July 3rd...
In 2011, storms hit the area on 2 consecutive days. Wind damage and penny-size hail seen.

 

 

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