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Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 7:46:41 am EDT

 

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the area until Friday evening. Heat indices are expected to reach or exceed 100 degrees for most of the region each afternoon through Friday.
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. 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. 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. 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 VA07:35Clear736883N 2-30.20
Andrews-Murphy NC07:15Fogless than 1/4686795CALM-30.21
Chattanooga TN06:53Partly Cloudy10797382CALM-30.12
Crossville TN07:04Mist37171100-30.19
Dalton GA07:35Clear107575100CALM-30.13
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)06:53Partly Cloudy10767287CALM-30.12
Middlesboro KY07:35Fog1/47272100CALM-30.17
Monroe Cnty TN07:10Clear107171100CALM-30.13
Morristown TN07:10Clear107575100CALM-30.14
Oak Ridge TN06:53Clear8767493CALM-30.14
Tazewell Cnty VA07:35Partly Cloudy10706996CALM-30.26
Tri-Cities TN06:53Mostly Cloudy106969100CALM-30.17
Wise VA07:35Clear107373100N 6-30.26
Greeneville, TN07:10Clear10736883CALM-30.16


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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