Temps near 90, oppressive conditions with strong storm potential

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It’s a classic steamy summer day and weekend with sun, clouds, highs near 90 and feels like temps near 100-degrees. The heat of the day brings increased chances of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Storms could become strong, with torrential rains and flash flooding as the main concerns.

Showers and storms this weekend could possibly become strong to marginally severe. Torrential rains and flash flooding, especially over already saturated areas, will be the main concerns. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-07/17/2026-6AM-TEXT AND IMAGES COURTESY OF THE NWS MORRISTOWN)