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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Aug 2, 2026 at 7:22:52 pm EDT

 

A few strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon/evening. Isolated flooding issues will also be possible.
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.
Additional showers and thunderstorms will be around at times this afternoon, especially in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia. Chances for showers and storms will continue into the early part of the work week as well, particularly during the afternoons. High temperatures will generally be slightly below seasonal normals for the next several days.
Additional showers and thunderstorms will be around at times this afternoon, especially in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia. Chances for showers and storms will continue into the early part of the work week as well, particularly during the afternoons. High temperatures will generally be slightly below seasonal normals for the next several days.
Additional showers and thunderstorms will be around at times this afternoon, especially in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia. Chances for showers and storms will continue into the early part of the work week as well, particularly during the afternoons. High temperatures will generally be slightly below seasonal normals for the next several 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 VA18:55Clear10736883S 9-29.80
Andrews-Murphy NC20:06Heavy Rain3/4676283NNE 14G44-29.86
Chattanooga TN18:53Mostly Clear10836656WSW 8-29.76
Crossville TN18:53Overcast10756878SW 6-29.81
Dalton GA18:55Mostly Cloudy10827068WNW 8-29.77
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)18:53Overcast10826862W 12-29.73
Middlesboro KY18:55Partly Cloudy10826862W 6-29.77
Monroe Cnty TN18:35Clear10807174W 12-29.76
Morristown TN18:35Mostly Cloudy9827169W 9-29.75
Oak Ridge TN18:53Partly Cloudy10856857VRB 7-29.76
Tazewell Cnty VA17:55Lightning Observed10796972WSW 3-29.83
Tri-Cities TN18:53Lightning Observed10767184S 6-29.78
Wise VA18:55Lightning Observed10776465W 10G17-29.82
Greeneville, TN18:35Partly Cloudy10807174CALM-29.77


Local Weather History For August 2nd...
Weak tornado touched down near Cleveland in 2004, $20,000 damage.

 

 

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