Heavy Rainfall Threat for Portions of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Heat Linger for Southeast and Expands for the West

Moisture and nearby frontal boundary will focus more showers and thunderstorms for portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Rainfall could be locally heavy resulting instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, the heat lingers for areas of the Southeast and expands across the Western U.S. the next several days. Between these areas, severe thunderstorms possible for the Plains and Midwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Jul 6, 2026 at 1:10:43 pm EDT

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It will be hot and humid Monday through Wednesday, although not quite as hot as it was this past week. There will be scattered to numerous showers and storms around each day especially during the afternoon hours. A few storms may produce strong gusty winds and torrential downpours.

Scattered mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will continue through much of the week. Besides the storms, typical very warm and muggy conditions will prevail.

Scattered mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will continue through much of the week. Besides the storms, typical very warm and muggy conditions will prevail.

Scattered mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will continue through much of the week. Besides the storms, typical very warm and muggy conditions will prevail.

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	12:55	Partly Cloudy	9	80	71	74	E 3	-	30.08
Andrews-Murphy NC	12:35	Clear	10	83	69	63	CALM	-	30.07
Chattanooga TN	12:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds, Towering Cumulus Clouds Observed	10	86	70	58	S 5	91 [HI]	30.01
Crossville TN	12:53	Overcast	10	79	66	64	VRB 3	-	30.07
Dalton GA	12:55	Partly Cloudy	10	85	75	74	CALM	93 [HI]	30.02
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	12:53	Lightning Observed	10	84	71	65	NW 5	-	30.01
Middlesboro KY	12:55	Lightning Observed	10	85	71	62	S 5	91 [HI]	30.03
Monroe Cnty TN	12:35	Partly Cloudy	10	82	77	83	VRB 3	-	30.02
Morristown TN	12:35	Mostly Clear	10	82	75	78	CALM	-	30.03
Oak Ridge TN	12:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	72	67	CALM	-	30.03
Tazewell Cnty VA	00:15	Light Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	70	68	90	S 5	-	30.13
Tri-Cities TN	12:53	Overcast	10	80	70	71	CALM	-	30.05
Wise VA	12:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	78	71	78	ESE 5	-	30.12
Greeneville, TN	12:35		10	78	69	73	CALM	-	30.05

Local Weather History For July 6th...

In 2008, 5 consecutive days of storms hit the area resulting in extensive wind damage.


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