Heat Advisory Extended Through 8 PM EDT for Roane, Loudon, Sequatchie and Other East Tennessee Counties
The National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory for portions of East Tennessee, including Roane, Loudon, and Sequatchie counties, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 2, 2026, 12:40 a.m. ET
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Sep 2, 2026, 12:49 a.m. ET
Heat Advisory Issued for East Tennessee Counties
The National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee, has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, September 2, from 1 PM EDT to 8 PM EDT. The advisory covers 12 counties in East Tennessee, including Roane, Loudon, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, McMinn, Northwest Monroe, Marion, Hamilton, Bradley, and West Polk. Valley locations, including the Sequatchie Valley, may see heat indices near or slightly above 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The National Weather Service recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. For outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration suggests 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.
The advisory expires at 8 PM EDT this evening.
Sep 2, 2026, 12:45 a.m. ET
Heat Advisory: East Tennessee Counties Warned of Heat Illness Risk
The National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee, has issued a Heat Advisory for a portion of East Tennessee, warning that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory is in effect from 1 PM EDT (noon CDT) to 8 PM EDT (7 PM CDT) on September 2, 2026.
The advisory covers 12 counties, including Roane, Loudon, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, McMinn, Northwest Monroe, Marion, Hamilton, Bradley, and West Polk. Valley locations, including the Sequatchie Valley, are most likely to approach heat indices near or slightly above 105°F.
The Weather Service recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. For outdoor work, OSHA recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; call 911.
Sep 2, 2026, 12:40 a.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory Issued for Roane, Loudon, Sequatchie and Other East Tennessee Counties
The National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee, has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of East Tennessee, effective from 1 PM EDT (noon CDT) to 8 PM EDT (7 PM CDT) on September 2, 2026. The advisory covers 12 counties, including Roane, Loudon, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, McMinn, Northwest Monroe, Marion, Hamilton, Bradley, and West Polk.
According to the advisory, heat index values up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit are expected, with valley locations, including the Sequatchie Valley, most likely to approach or slightly exceed that threshold. The advisory warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments for outdoor work. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; call 9 1 1.
The advisory expires at 8 PM EDT (7 PM CDT) this evening.
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