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Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

 

Increasing temperatures and Heat Index values are expected through the weekend and into Monday. Plan ahead and practice heat safety!
With several inches of rain having fallen over the past few days, additional storms this afternoon and evening may lead to flash flooding in parts of southwest Virginia and East Tennessee. Stay aware of any advisories or warnings that are issued. If you encounter a flooded road, turn around and find an alternate route.
Chances for showers and storms continue this afternoon and evening and again Saturday afternoon. Isolated flooding and damaging straight line winds remain possible. It will be very hot through the weekend, with heat index values in many valley locations approaching or exceeding 100 during the afternoons.
Chances for showers and storms continue this afternoon and evening and again Saturday afternoon. Isolated flooding and damaging straight line winds remain possible. It will be very hot through the weekend, with heat index values in many valley locations approaching or exceeding 100 during the afternoons.
Chances for showers and storms continue this afternoon and evening and again Saturday afternoon. Isolated flooding and damaging straight line winds remain possible. It will be very hot through the weekend, with heat index values in many valley locations approaching or exceeding 100 during the afternoons.
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 VA17:55Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed10847370WSW 6-30.16
Andrews-Murphy NC17:35Light Rain10797073NNE 3-30.17
Chattanooga TN17:53Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed10896748WNW 392 [HI]30.11
Crossville TN17:53Lightning Observed10887055NW 793 [HI]30.17
Dalton GA17:55Lightning Observed10877977N 6101 [HI]30.12
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)17:53Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed10887157S 594 [HI]30.10
Middlesboro KY17:35Lightning Observed10877670CALM98 [HI]30.12
Monroe Cnty TN17:35Clear10867570SSW 695 [HI]30.11
Morristown TN17:55Clear9867879VRB 698 [HI]30.13
Oak Ridge TN17:53Clear10857469CALM92 [HI]30.13
Tazewell Cnty VA14:55Lightning Observed10777078SW 6-30.21
Tri-Cities TN17:53Lightning Observed10877465SW 1095 [HI]30.12
Wise VA17:55Thunder \ Lightning Observed10736988N 9-30.23
Greeneville, TN17:35Overcast10777388CALM-30.14


Local Weather History For August 14th...
In 2011, storms produced $3000 wind damage and quarter-size hail over the area.

 

 

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