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Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 4:12:41 am EDT

 

A heat advisory remains in effect for the entire area until Friday evening. Heat index values are expected to reach or exceed 100° for most of the region with some valley locations approaching 110°.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through Sunday. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40. A slight moderation in temperatures will take place next week, returning the region to normal summer heat and continued daily storm chances.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through Sunday. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40. A slight moderation in temperatures will take place next week, returning the region to normal summer heat and continued daily storm chances.
Very hot conditions along with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms can be expected through Sunday. The greatest coverage is generally expected across the higher terrain and along and south of Interstate 40. 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 VA03:55716888ENE 5-30.18
Andrews-Murphy NC03:35Mist1 1/2706895CALM-30.17
Chattanooga TN03:53Clear10817479CALM-30.07
Crossville TN03:53Mist57272100CALM-30.16
Dalton GA03:55Mist47575100CALM-30.09
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)03:53Mostly Clear10777284ENE 5-30.08
Middlesboro KY03:55Clear10727298CALM-30.14
Monroe Cnty TN03:35Clear107373100CALM-30.09
Morristown TN03:35Clear107575100CALM-30.11
Oak Ridge TN03:53Clear10777593CALM-30.10
Tazewell Cnty VA03:55Clear10716994CALM-30.24
Tri-Cities TN03:53Partly Cloudy106969100N 3-30.14
Wise VA03:55Clear106969100CALM-30.23
Greeneville, TN03:35Clear10736988CALM-30.13


Local Weather History For July 3rd...
In 2011, storms hit the area on 2 consecutive days. Wind damage and penny-size hail seen.

 

 

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