Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Jul 22, 2025 at 11:48:40 pm EDT

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National Weather Service Atlanta/Peachtree City, GA

National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

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Drier conditions return to the Tennessee valley and southern Appalachians. Summer heat with heat indices from the mid 90s to near 100 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Heat Wave Risk for next week especially July 30th and 31st.

Typical summer weather can be expected through the week, with highs in the 90s. Most of the area will remain dry, with the chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms mainly in the mountains. Rain chances and humidity levels will begin to rise over the weekend.

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	23:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	75	68	78	NE 3	-	30.17
Andrews-Murphy NC	23:14	Partly Cloudy	10	73	69	85	E 3	-	30.14
Chattanooga TN	22:53	Partly Cloudy	10	79	74	84	SSE 3	-	30.05
Crossville TN	22:53	Clear	10	76	71	84	NNE 5	-	30.13
Dalton GA	23:15	Clear	10	78	77	99	CALM	-	30.04
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	22:53	Partly Cloudy	10	81	72	74	NNE 5	-	30.06
Middlesboro KY	23:15	Clear	10	74	72	91	CALM	-	30.12
Monroe Cnty TN	23:15	Clear	10	77	77	100	CALM	-	30.07
Morristown TN	10:30						VRB 5	-	30.10
Oak Ridge TN	22:53	Clear	10	80	73	79	CALM	-	30.09
Tazewell Cnty VA	23:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	72	62	70	ENE 3	-	30.21
Tri-Cities TN	22:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	75	70	84	CALM	-	30.13
Wise VA	23:15	Clear	10	69	62	77	CALM	-	30.22
Greeneville, TN	23:15	Partly Cloudy	10	75	71	88	CALM	-	30.12

Local Weather History For July 22nd...

Storms hit area in 2011, causing wind damage in northeast TN and southwest VA.


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