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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

 

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.
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 VA23:15Mostly Cloudy10756878NE 3-30.17
Andrews-Murphy NC23:14Partly Cloudy10736985E 3-30.14
Chattanooga TN22:53Partly Cloudy10797484SSE 3-30.05
Crossville TN22:53Clear10767184NNE 5-30.13
Dalton GA23:15Clear10787799CALM-30.04
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)22:53Partly Cloudy10817274NNE 5-30.06
Middlesboro KY23:15Clear10747291CALM-30.12
Monroe Cnty TN23:15Clear107777100CALM-30.07
Morristown TN10:30VRB 5-30.10
Oak Ridge TN22:53Clear10807379CALM-30.09
Tazewell Cnty VA23:15Mostly Cloudy10726270ENE 3-30.21
Tri-Cities TN22:53Mostly Cloudy10757084CALM-30.13
Wise VA23:15Clear10696277CALM-30.22
Greeneville, TN23:15Partly Cloudy10757188CALM-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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