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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
219 PM EDT Fri Jul 3 2026

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-005-
006-008-040800-
/O.CON.KMRX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260705T0000Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-
Northwest Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-
Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-
Southeast Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-Northwest Blount-
Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee-
Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
Including the cities of Newport, Martin Springs, Violet, Dunlap,
Castlewood, Sneedville, Brasstown, Cleveland, Harriman, Caryville,
Howard Quarter, Bearden, Harrisburg, Elkmont, Norton, Dye, Coker
Creek, Johnson City, Athens, Palio, Kyles Ford, Rosedale, Sweetwater,
Seymour, Ducktown, Jellico, Cades Cove, Lenoir City, Bristol TN,
Tasso, South Pittsburg, Treadway, Fincastle, Reliance, Dandridge,
Maynardville, Alcoa, White Pine, Neva, Sharps Chapel, Elk Valley,
Andrews, Dayton, Big Spring, Fairview, Bullet Creek, Big Stone Gap,
Rose Hill, Kodak, Appalachia, Lone Mountain, Clairfield, South
Holston Dam, Knoxville, Etowah, Hampton, Pigeon Forge, Lookout
Mountain, Arthur, Oliver Springs, Erwin, Limestone Cove, Sevierville,
Abingdon, Russellville, Grandview, Alpha, Norma, Trade, Old
Washington, Coeburn, Chestnut Hill, Hansonville, Murphy, Old
Cumberland, Spring City, Morristown, Pine Orchard, Happy Valley,
Bybee, Loudon, Marble, Kingsport, Slick Rock, Bradbury, Cartwright,
Clinton, Paulette, Bristol VA, Eagle Furnace, Shooting Creek,
Conasauga, Honaker, Hayesville, Huntsville, Evensville, Lebanon,
Rockwood, Hiltons, Benhams, Kingston, Gatlinburg, Big Frog Mountain,
McMahan, Chattanooga, Norris Lake, Royal Blue, Citico, Turtletown,
Greeneville, Hartford, Whitwell,
Harrogate-Shawanee, Jasper, La Follette, Laurel Bloomery, Petros,
Unicoi, High Point, Pikeville, Springdale, Clear Water, Mountain
City, Monteagle, Signal Mountain, Smokey Junction, Melvine, Bean
Station, Brayton, Strawberry Plains, Maryville, Dentville, Big South
Fork National, Oneida, Elgin, Oak Ridge, Lone Oak, Powells
Crossroads, Parksville, Evanston, Pardee, Mooresburg, Archville,
Madisonville, Unaka, Tusquitee, Cedar Creek, Lake Forest,
Haletown (Guild), Sandlick, Shady Valley, Doeville, Luttrell,
Benton, Cagle, Mount Crest, White Oak, Wise, Elizabethton, Jefferson
City, Topton, and Hiawasse Dam
219 PM EDT Fri Jul 3 2026 /119 PM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values will approach or exceed 100 at
  times over all but the higher elevations, and some valley locations
  may see heat index values exceed 105.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, East Tennessee, and
  southwest Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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CED

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Morristown TN
249 AM EDT Fri Jul 3 2026

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-
005-006-008-040700-
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-
Northwest Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-
Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-
Southeast Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-Northwest Blount-
Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee-
Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
249 AM EDT Fri Jul 3 2026 /149 AM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North
Carolina...east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Very hot conditions this afternoon, with heat index values
expected to approach or exceed 100 all but the higher elevations.
See the heat advisory for more details.

Very hot temperatures today may lead to isolated strong
thunderstorm development during the late afternoon hours. The
strongest of these storms could bring microbursts with damaging winds
up to 60 mph as the primary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Very hot conditions are expected again on Saturday, with
afternoon heat index values expected to approach or exceed 100 at
times over all but the higher elevations. See the heat advisory
for more details.

Very hot temperatures will once again lead to strong thunderstorm
development during the late afternoon hours. The strongest of
these storms could bring microbursts with damaging winds up to 60
mph as the primary weather threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports for any severe weather impacts are appreciated.

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