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Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the West; Heat Expands in the Central U.S.

Monsoonal moisture will produce showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain over parts of the Southwest, Great Basin, and Central Rockies through Monday. Flash flooding is possible, especially in and around burn scars and in areas of steep terrain. Heat will persist across the Central U.S. early this week, spreading into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic later this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Sep 2, 2026 at 6:32:27 am EDT

 

Hot & humid weather is on tap this week. The heat peaks on Wednesday & Thursday with highs in the mid 90s in the Valley. Most places can expect heat index values to exceed 100°. Rain chances return this weekend.
A late season heat wave will peak this week, with temperatures soaring well into the 90s for most locations. Heat indices will climb into the 100s. Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the US! Take hot temperatures seriously, drink plenty of water, find A/C, and remember to look before you lock when exiting vehicles.
Heat wave in full effect through Friday. Heat indices will peak into the 100 to 105 range each afternoon. Isolated to scattered thunderstorm chances begin to return on Friday, and moreso over the weekend.
Heat wave in full effect through Friday. Heat indices will peak into the 100 to 105 range each afternoon. Isolated to scattered thunderstorm chances begin to return on Friday, and moreso over the weekend.
Heat wave in full effect through Friday. Heat indices will peak into the 100 to 105 range each afternoon. Isolated to scattered thunderstorm chances begin to return on Friday, and moreso 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 VA05:35Clear10696894VRB 1-30.19
Andrews-Murphy NC05:15Clear7656495CALM-30.17
Chattanooga TN04:53Clear10747293NW 3-30.09
Crossville TN04:53Clear10696896CALM-30.16
Dalton GA05:35Clear107272100CALM-30.09
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)04:53Clear10747190NE 3-30.10
Middlesboro KY05:35Mist1 1/26969100CALM-30.15
Monroe Cnty TN05:15Clear96969100CALM-30.10
Morristown TN05:15Mostly Clear107171100CALM-
Oak Ridge TN04:53Clear8737296CALM-30.12
Tazewell Cnty VA05:35Clear10676593CALM-30.23
Tri-Cities TN04:53Clear86868100CALM-30.16
Wise VA05:35Clear106666100CALM-30.23
Greeneville, TN05:15Mostly Cloudy10716888CALM-30.14


Local Weather History For September 2nd...
In 2014, storms hit the area many trees downed across the area.

 

 

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