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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 4:32:21 am EDT

 

Most areas will be dry for the next week or so. The best chance for any precipitation will be along the Smokies. Additionally, high pressure aloft will begin to strengthen over the region this weekend and into next week, for a return of hot and muggy conditions. Heat indices will warm into the 100 to 105 range by early next week.
Most areas will be dry for the next week or so. The best chance for any precipitation will be along the Smokies. Additionally, high pressure aloft will begin to strengthen over the region this weekend and into next week, for a return of hot and muggy conditions. Heat indices will warm into the 100 to 105 range by early next week.
Most areas will be dry for the next week or so. The best chance for any precipitation will be along the Smokies. Additionally, high pressure aloft will begin to strengthen over the region this weekend and into next week, for a return of hot and muggy conditions. Heat indices will warm into the 100 to 105 range by early next week.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA04:15Clear10646088ENE 3-30.18
Andrews-Murphy NC03:55Clear7646395CALM-30.16
Chattanooga TN03:53Mostly Clear10736781CALM-30.09
Crossville TN03:53Clear10656290CALM-30.16
Dalton GA04:15Clear107171100CALM-30.10
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)03:53Clear10716786CALM-30.09
Middlesboro KY04:15Clear10646499CALM-30.16
Monroe Cnty TN03:55Clear106666100CALM-30.10
Morristown TN03:55Mostly Clear10696894ENE 3-
Oak Ridge TN03:53Clear10696792CALM-30.12
Tazewell Cnty VA16:55Clear10775852N 7-30.16
Tri-Cities TN03:53Clear106363100CALM-30.15
Wise VA04:15Clear106262100CALM-30.22
Greeneville, TN03:55Overcast10686488CALM-30.13


Local Weather History For August 29th...
Storms hit area in 2006, $78,000 wind damage. 3 homes in Johnson City had roof damage.

 

 

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