HEAT ADVISORY as strong to severe storm potential looms

Outside chance for strong to severe storms today over a time frame of 4pm through sunset

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Oppressive heat and humidity is on tap again today. Hot sunshine goes along with a high in the mid-90s and a feels-like reading around 105-degrees today as more steamy weather is featured.

There is the marginal threat of severe weather today, primarily during a time frame of 4pm through sunset. Damaging wind, tropical-like downpours of rain and flooding are the main concerns.

You’ll want to limit your time outdoors, wear light colored clothing, drink frequent water and take breaks if outdoors.

…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE…Portions of Campbell County, east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.

* WHEN…Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* 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. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-06/25/2025-6AM-CONTENT & GRAPHIC COURTESY OF THE NWS MORRISTOWN)