...UPDATED National Weather Service Morristown TN 1147 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026 ...
Expires: July 03, 2026 @ 9:00pm
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 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday.
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. 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.
