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Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 7:20:23 am EDT

 

A slight risk of severe storms is possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging straight-line winds from microbursts are the main threat.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through at least tomorrow, likely continuing into the weekend. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through at least tomorrow, likely continuing into the weekend. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through at least tomorrow, likely continuing into the weekend. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40.
Stay safe in the heat!

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA06:55Clear10686693NE 5-30.20
Andrews-Murphy NC06:35Fog1/2696895CALM-30.19
Chattanooga TN06:53Mostly Clear10787384CALM-30.11
Crossville TN06:53Mist57171100CALM-30.19
Dalton GA06:55Clear107373100CALM-30.12
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)06:53Partly Cloudy10757393CALM-30.12
Middlesboro KY06:55Fogless than 1/47171100CALM-30.17
Monroe Cnty TN06:35Fog1/47171100CALM-30.12
Morristown TN06:35Clear87373100CALM-30.14
Oak Ridge TN06:53Clear9747397CALM-30.14
Tazewell Cnty VA06:55Clear10676696CALM-30.25
Tri-Cities TN06:53Partly Cloudy106868100CALM-30.17
Wise VA06:55Mist16868100CALM-30.26
Greeneville, TN06:35Clear10736988CALM-30.16


Local Weather History For July 2nd...
In 2002, storms hit on 3 straight days. $712,000 wind and hail damage. 1 person was injured.

 

 

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