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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 5, 2026 at 8:26:26 am EDT

 

Storms are expected again today with some strong to severe storms possible
It will be hot and humid Sunday through Tuesday, 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 be strong to severe with damaging winds and torrential downpours the primary threats.
Isolated showers to widely scattered storms this afternoon and evening. A slight moderation in temperatures will take place next week, returning the region to normal summer heat and continued daily storm chances.
Isolated showers to widely scattered storms this afternoon and evening. A slight moderation in temperatures will take place next week, returning the region to normal summer heat and continued daily storm chances.
Isolated showers to widely scattered storms this afternoon and evening. 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 VA08:15686693E 3-30.07
Andrews-Murphy NC07:55Clear7686796CALM-30.07
Chattanooga TN07:53Mostly Clear10766979S 3-29.99
Crossville TN07:53Clear10727093CALM-30.06
Dalton GA08:15Clear9757291SE 3-30.01
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)07:53Haze6777181SW 5-29.99
Middlesboro KY08:15Mist4707099CALM-30.03
Monroe Cnty TN07:55Clear77575100CALM-30.00
Morristown TN07:55Clear10737194CALM-30.01
Oak Ridge TN07:53Mist5757187CALM-30.01
Tazewell Cnty VA00:15Light Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed10706890S 5-30.13
Tri-Cities TN07:53Mostly Cloudy10686693CALM-30.04
Wise VA08:15Clear106868100WSW 6-30.10
Greeneville, TN07:5510696894VRB 5-30.03


Local Weather History For July 5th...
In 2012 5 straight days of storms ravaged the area with large hail, wind damage and flooding.

 

 

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