Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 4:25:00 pm EDT

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Overall, temperatures were above normal in July with generally near normal rainfall. This has helped remove drought across most of the area.

On and off showers and storms will continue Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with the highest chances during the afternoon hours. A few spots may see enough rain on already wet soils for some localized flooding.

Chances for showers and storms can be expected each day through midweek, particularly during the afternoons. High temperatures will generally be slightly below seasonal normals for the next few days.

Chances for showers and storms can be expected each day through midweek, particularly during the afternoons. High temperatures will generally be slightly below seasonal normals for the next few days.

Chances for showers and storms can be expected each day through midweek, particularly during the afternoons. High temperatures will generally be slightly below seasonal normals for the next few days.

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 VA	16:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	77	68	73	VRB 5	-	29.94
Andrews-Murphy NC	20:06	Heavy Rain	3/4	67	62	83	NNE 14G44	-	29.86
Chattanooga TN	15:53	Overcast	10	83	70	65	W 9	-	29.88
Crossville TN	16:16	Mostly Cloudy	10	75	71	87	N 7	-	29.95
Dalton GA	16:15	Haze	4	83	72	70	VRB 3	-	29.87
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	86	66	51	CALM	-	29.86
Middlesboro KY	16:15	Overcast	10	81	70	70	NNW 8	-	29.92
Monroe Cnty TN	15:55	Partly Cloudy	10	84	75	74	NE 5	92 [HI]	29.87
Morristown TN	15:55	Mostly Clear	9	80	71	74	N 6	-	29.89
Oak Ridge TN	15:53	Partly Cloudy	10	88	68	51	CALM	92 [HI]	29.89
Tazewell Cnty VA	12:15	Overcast	10	71	65	81	CALM	-	29.99
Tri-Cities TN	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	79	69	71	N 7	-	29.91
Wise VA	16:15	Overcast	10	69	68	94	N 6	-	30.00
Greeneville, TN	15:55		10	80	68	65	NW 5	-	29.90

Local Weather History For August 3rd...

Storms hit area in 2012 with a damaging wind, flooding and hail as large as a quarter.


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Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

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