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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Overview

Tropical Storm Fred made landfall along the northern Gulf Coast on August 16th before its remnants moved through the southern Appalachians. Widespread, persistent rainfall resulted with some areas seeing locally heavy amounts. While the more notable impacts from flooding as well as wind and even tornadoes were south and east of our area, localized river and non-river flooding did still occur and caused multiple road closures and even some evacuations in Cocke County. 
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