Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Excessive Heat Across the Western and Southern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Independence Day, mainly across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Ozarks, and southern/central Plains. Excessive heat with possible record highs and warm overnight lows will continue to impact much of the West into next week. Dangerous heat is expected across the Southern U.S. and Mid-Atlantic into the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	4 Jul 3:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Tapoco NC

Independence Day
High: 92 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 93 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light northwest wind.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.