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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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
131 AM EDT Fri Jul 3 2026

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-005-
006-008-032015-
/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 Cartwright, La Follette, Norris Lake,
Elizabethton, Pigeon Forge, Fincastle, Jasper, Topton, Appalachia,
Powells Crossroads, Evanston, Russellville, Unaka, Parksville, Old
Washington, Rose Hill, Harriman, Pikeville, Dunlap, Sweetwater,
Rockwood, Alcoa, Mountain City, Bradbury, South Pittsburg, Erwin,
Royal Blue, Dandridge, Citico, Andrews, Bullet Creek, Maynardville,
Ducktown, Eagle Furnace, Madisonville, Greeneville, Kyles Ford,
Trade, White Pine, Mooresburg, Clear Water, Violet, Cades Cove,
Benton, Lenoir City, Elgin, Bean Station, Elkmont, Lebanon, Coeburn,
Elk Valley, Luttrell, Oak Ridge, Honaker, Brayton, Hiltons, Marble,
Hartford, Strawberry Plains, Smokey Junction, Newport, Alpha, Lone
Oak, Limestone Cove, South Holston Dam, Dye, Mount Crest, Gatlinburg,
Hiawasse Dam, Chestnut Hill, Bearden, Kingsport, Big Stone Gap, Cedar
Creek, Pine Orchard, Athens, Arthur, Clinton,
Harrogate-Shawanee, Chattanooga, Reliance, Unicoi, Happy Valley,
Bybee, Benhams, Clairfield, Lone Mountain, Turtletown, Monteagle,
Paulette, Doeville, Conasauga, Seymour, Norma, Martin Springs,
Sneedville, Sharps Chapel, Big South Fork National, Bristol VA,
Rosedale, Pardee, Bristol TN, Dentville, Brasstown, Treadway, Laurel
Bloomery, Oneida, Castlewood, Kingston, Dayton, Oliver Springs,
Johnson City, Etowah, Archville, Shooting Creek, Loudon, Petros,
Sevierville, Sandlick, Evensville, Old Cumberland, Big Spring,
Harrisburg, Wise, Hansonville, McMahan, Grandview, Palio,
High Point, Haletown (Guild), Morristown, Lookout Mountain,
Signal Mountain, Murphy, Tasso, Tusquitee, Lake Forest, Melvine,
Kodak, Neva, Fairview, Norton, Jefferson City, Abingdon, Caryville,
Cleveland, Cagle, Coker Creek, Jellico, Big Frog Mountain,
Hayesville, Slick Rock, Huntsville, Maryville, White Oak, Hampton,
Spring City, Howard Quarter, Springdale, Whitwell, Shady Valley, and
Knoxville
131 AM EDT Fri Jul 3 2026 /1231 AM 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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