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East Tennessee faced a stretch of dangerous heat in mid-August, with a Weather Impact Alert warning that highs in the 90s would feel like 100°F or higher amid triple-digit heat index values, alongside chances of strong to severe storms. A Heat Advisory was in effect through Monday evening, prompting Vestal United Methodist Church to open as a cooling center for residents seeking relief. Forecasters said hot, humid conditions would persist into Tuesday, with highs in the upper 80s and patchy overnight fog, before rain chances increased again later in the week.