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Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 10:36:42 am EDT

 

On and off showers and storms will continue Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with the highest chances during the afternoon hours. A few spots may see enough rain on already wet soils for some localized flooding.
Chances for showers and storms can be expected each day through midweek, particularly during the afternoons. High temperatures will generally be slightly below seasonal normals for the next few days.
Chances for showers and storms can be expected each day through midweek, particularly during the afternoons. High temperatures will generally be slightly below seasonal normals for the next few days.
Chances for showers and storms can be expected each day through midweek, particularly during the afternoons. High temperatures will generally be slightly below seasonal normals for the next few days.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA10:15Light Rain10696688VRB 5-29.95
Andrews-Murphy NC20:06Heavy Rain3/4676283NNE 14G44-29.86
Chattanooga TN09:53Overcast10747087W 6-29.89
Crossville TN10:01Overcast10736884CALM-29.94
Dalton GA10:15Overcast8757291CALM-29.90
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)09:53Mostly Cloudy9766876CALM-29.88
Middlesboro KY10:15Overcast10766978CALM-29.92
Monroe Cnty TN09:55Mostly Cloudy10757394CALM-29.89
Morristown TN09:55Overcast97373100W 5-29.90
Oak Ridge TN10:10Overcast10776873CALM-29.90
Tazewell Cnty VA10:15Overcast10676799CALM-29.98
Tri-Cities TN09:53Mostly Cloudy10746984CALM-29.91
Wise VA10:15Overcast10696894NNW 3-29.99
Greeneville, TN09:5510756983WNW 5-29.91


Local Weather History For August 3rd...
Storms hit area in 2012 with a damaging wind, flooding and hail as large as a quarter.

 

 

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