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

5 Miles NW High Rocks NC

Independence Day
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind around 6 mph. 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 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West southwest wind around 7 mph. 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.