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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 9, 2026 at 6:28:44 pm EDT

 

The threat for flooding will be elevated this weekend due to multiple rounds of showers and storms. Most places are likely to see 2" to 4" of rainfall, but locally higher amounts are likely in some spots.
Increasing chances of showers and storms are expected Friday and continuing into the weekend. While it will not rain the whole time, multiple rounds of showers and storms will lead to an increased threat for flash flooding. A few storms may also bring strong, gusty winds at times.
Increasing chances of showers and storms are expected Friday and continuing into the weekend. While it will not rain the whole time, multiple rounds of showers and storms will lead to an increased threat for flash flooding. A few storms may also bring strong, gusty winds at times.
Increasing chances of showers and storms are expected Friday and continuing into the weekend. While it will not rain the whole time, multiple rounds of showers and storms will lead to an increased threat for flash flooding. A few storms may also bring strong, gusty winds at times.
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 VA17:55Mostly Clear10826861W 14-30.04
Andrews-Murphy NC17:55Clear10806970CALM-30.07
Chattanooga TN17:53Cumulonimbus Clouds, Towering Cumulus Clouds Observed10867263ENE 1092 [HI]29.99
Crossville TN17:53Partly Cloudy10837167VRB 6-30.05
Dalton GA18:15Clear10847678VRB 693 [HI]30.02
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)17:53Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed10906848SW 13G1694 [HI]29.98
Middlesboro KY17:55Mostly Cloudy10877056CALM92 [HI]30.00
Monroe Cnty TN17:55Clear10807378SSW 8-30.01
Morristown TN17:55Mostly Clear10867162SW 1091 [HI]30.00
Oak Ridge TN17:53Partly Cloudy10907153CALM96 [HI]29.99
Tazewell Cnty VA00:15Light Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed10706890S 5-30.13
Tri-Cities TN17:53Mostly Cloudy10866651W 10-30.00
Wise VA18:15Mostly Cloudy10786461WSW 8-30.08
Greeneville, TN17:55Clear10846858SW 7-30.01


Local Weather History For July 9th...
In 2012 storms formed 2 straight days with damaging wind, large hail, and flooding reported.

 

 

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