Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Plains and Mississippi Valley

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected over portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley tonight, which will shift to parts of the Upper Midwest and mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. Monsoonal showers and flooding persist in the Desert Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 2:58:23 am EDT

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There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

Weekend Outlook

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Friday will be mostly sunny and dry, but showers and storms can be expected for the weekend. A few storms may become strong to severe Saturday into Saturday night, with damaging winds the primary threat. In addition, localized flooding will be possible this weekend in locations that see repeated or prolonged periods of heavy rainfall.

Dry weather with comfortable temperatures and humidity will continue through Friday. The chance for showers and storms increases again over the weekend.

Dry weather with comfortable temperatures and humidity will continue through Friday. The chance for showers and storms increases again over the weekend.

Dry weather with comfortable temperatures and humidity will continue through Friday. The chance for showers and storms increases again 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	02:35	Clear	10	59	57	93	CALM	-	30.12
Andrews-Murphy NC	20:06	Heavy Rain	3/4	67	62	83	NNE 14G44	-	29.86
Chattanooga TN	01:53	Clear	10	70	64	81	CALM	-	30.02
Crossville TN	01:53	Clear	10	62	60	93	CALM	-	30.10
Dalton GA	02:35	Clear	10	66	65	96	CALM	-	30.02
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	01:53	Partly Cloudy	10	68	60	75	ENE 3	-	30.04
Middlesboro KY	02:35	Clear	10	61	60	96	CALM	-	30.11
Monroe Cnty TN	02:15	Clear	10	66	64	93	CALM	-	30.03
Morristown TN	02:15	Mostly Clear	10	66	62	88	NE 5	-	30.07
Oak Ridge TN	01:53	Clear	10	65	62	90	CALM	-	30.07
Tazewell Cnty VA	02:35	Clear	10	60	56	86	CALM	-	30.15
Tri-Cities TN	01:53	Mostly Clear	10	59	58	96	CALM	-	30.10
Wise VA	02:35	Clear	10	57	57	100	CALM	-	30.15
Greeneville, TN	08:15		10	73	69	88	CALM	-	29.86

Local Weather History For July 31st...

In 2012 storms hit the area with damaging wind downing trees and powerlines.


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