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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1207 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-005-
006-008-030800-
/O.EXT.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 Lone Mountain, Doeville, Paulette,
Morristown, Reliance, Hansonville, Unicoi, Hiawasse Dam, Marble, Big
Spring, Dunlap, Treadway, Norma, Tusquitee, Norton, Old Washington,
Sevierville, Bristol VA, Appalachia, Chattanooga, Oliver Springs,
Kingston, Coeburn, High Point, White Oak, Brayton, Cedar Creek,
Sneedville, Elk Valley, Hartford, Monteagle, Violet, Honaker, Unaka,
Limestone Cove, Abingdon, Elgin, Kingsport, Hampton, Howard Quarter,
Seymour, Oak Ridge, Strawberry Plains, Arthur, Dye, Melvine,
Pikeville, Bean Station, Cleveland, Whitwell, Alcoa, Maynardville,
Andrews, Smokey Junction, Cades Cove, Murphy, Dandridge, Luttrell,
Royal Blue, Powells Crossroads, Dayton, Johnson City, Athens,
Archville, Oneida, Ducktown, Big Frog Mountain, Lebanon, Pine
Orchard, Trade, Russellville, Jasper, Rosedale, Evensville,
Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Happy Valley, South Pittsburg, Norris Lake,
La Follette, Loudon, Benton, Brasstown, Petros, Newport, Kodak,
Parksville, Cartwright, Fairview, Huntsville, Coker Creek, Harriman,
Hiltons, Jellico, Rockwood, Dentville, Etowah, Mooresburg, Bullet
Creek, Turtletown, Madisonville, Palio, Greeneville, Laurel Bloomery,
Alpha, Gatlinburg, Clinton, Jefferson City, Clairfield, Old
Cumberland, Cagle, Pardee, Maryville, Clear Water, Caryville, Neva,
Topton, Spring City, Bristol TN, Fincastle, Martin Springs, McMahan,
Bybee, Benhams, Hayesville, Bearden, Harrisburg, Big South Fork
National, Sandlick, Sharps Chapel, White Pine, Mount Crest,
Sweetwater, Shooting Creek, Mountain City, Kyles Ford, Shady Valley,
Tasso, Lake Forest, Elizabethton, Evanston, Big Stone Gap, Wise,
Slick Rock, Lone Oak, Rose Hill, Elkmont, Grandview,
Harrogate-Shawanee, South Holston Dam, Erwin, Haletown (Guild),
Conasauga, Eagle Furnace, Bradbury, Springdale, Lenoir City, Citico,
Castlewood, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, and Chestnut Hill
1207 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026 /1107 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026/

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW 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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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Morristown TN
240 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-
005-006-008-031845-
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-
240 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026 /140 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon 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...Friday through Wednesday

Very hot conditions are expected through 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 Friday 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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