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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 7:18:23 am EDT

 

Coverage of showers and storms will increase late this workweek.
A gradual warmup starts today. Isolated to scattered showers and storms are expected in the afternoon and evening hours today and tomorrow mainly south of I-40. Friday through this weekend will bring more widespread showers and storms to the region.
A gradual warmup starts today. Isolated to scattered showers and storms are expected in the afternoon and evening hours today and tomorrow mainly south of I-40. Friday through this weekend will bring more widespread showers and storms to the region.
A gradual warmup starts today. Isolated to scattered showers and storms are expected in the afternoon and evening hours today and tomorrow mainly south of I-40. Friday through this weekend will bring more widespread showers and storms to the region.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA05:15Clear10626093E 3-30.19
Andrews-Murphy NC05:15Mist4656495CALM-30.18
Chattanooga TN04:53Mostly Cloudy10737193CALM-30.10
Crossville TN04:53Clear106767100CALM-30.16
Dalton GA05:35Overcast77272100CALM-30.11
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)04:53Mostly Clear10716993ENE 5-30.11
Middlesboro KY05:15Overcast76868100CALM-30.17
Monroe Cnty TN04:55Fog1/46868100CALM-30.11
Morristown TN04:55Clear106969100CALM-30.13
Oak Ridge TN05:15Fog1/27171100CALM-30.13
Tazewell Cnty VA00:15Light Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed10706890S 5-30.13
Tri-Cities TN04:53Clear106363100CALM-30.16
Wise VA05:35Clear106060100SW 5-30.23
Greeneville, TN04:5510666493CALM-30.15


Local Weather History For July 15th...
In 1997, thunderstorms hit Knox County producing $36,000 wind damage. Many power lines down.

 

 

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