Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Aug 24, 2026 at 3:22:40 pm EDT

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Dry weather will continue today and Tuesday with increasing moisture and rain chances later in the week

Dry weather with seasonable temperatures is expected through Tuesday, then chances for showers and storms will trend upward Wednesday and especially Thursday.

Dry weather with seasonable temperatures is expected through Tuesday, then chances for showers and storms will trend upward Wednesday and especially Thursday.

Dry weather with seasonable temperatures is expected through Tuesday, then chances for showers and storms will trend upward Wednesday and especially Thursday.

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	14:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	75	55	50	N 2	-	30.10
Andrews-Murphy NC	14:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	81	58	46	CALM	-	30.09
Chattanooga TN	14:53	Partly Cloudy	10	89	58	35	W 10	-	30.03
Crossville TN	14:53	Clear	10	80	52	37	NW 8	-	30.11
Dalton GA	14:55	Clear	10	86	62	44	NW 5	-	30.04
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	55	37	VRB 3	-	30.05
Middlesboro KY	14:55	Clear	10	81	57	42	WSW 5	-	30.09
Monroe Cnty TN	14:35	Clear	10	82	59	45	NNW 6	-	30.05
Morristown TN	14:55	Clear	9	80	59	47	VRB 5	-	30.07
Oak Ridge TN	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	86	60	41	CALM	-	30.07
Tazewell Cnty VA	14:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	70	54	57	N 3	-	30.14
Tri-Cities TN	14:53	Partly Cloudy	10	78	56	46	CALM	-	30.07
Wise VA	14:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	71	55	56	WNW 5	-	30.15
Greeneville, TN	14:35		10	78	57	47	VRB 5	-	30.08

Local Weather History For August 24th...

In 2007, storms hit area, $132,000 wind damage. Greeneville credit union had roof damage.


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