Afternoon Weather Update – Friday
Hi everyone!
Thanks for checking in with your afternoon weather update — hope you’re having a great day so far!
After a foggy start to the morning, the clouds have cleared out and we’re now enjoying plenty of sunshine across East Tennessee. It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day, with warm temps and lots of sunshine sticking around through the evening hours.
Weather Headlines at a Glance
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Sunshine continues this afternoon
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Strong to severe storms possible overnight
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Scattered morning rain Saturday, clearing by game time
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Beautiful fall-like weather on the way Sunday and into next week
Severe Weather Risk Tonight
The Storm Prediction Center has placed our area under a Level 1 to Level 2 risk for strong to severe storms late tonight — mainly after 10 PM through the early overnight hours.
These storms could bring:
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Gusty winds
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Heavy rain
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Possibly some hail
Not all areas will see storms, but stay weather alert tonight and be sure to have a way to receive warnings while you’re sleeping (a weather radio or app notifications are great tools).
Futurecast Breakdown
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This Afternoon: Sunny skies with just a few fair-weather clouds. Dry conditions continue, with temps topping out in the mid to upper 80s, and some isolated spots possibly hitting 90°.
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Heat Index: Thanks to high humidity, it’ll feel more like the mid to upper 90s — so stay hydrated if you’re heading out!
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Evening Plans: Still dry through dinner and high school football kickoff. Temps will hover near 80° by 8 PM, so it’s a warm but pleasant evening ahead.
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Overnight: Storms likely after 10 PM — not all models are agreeing on intensity or coverage, but scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected. Keep an eye on updates later tonight.
Saturday Forecast
We’ll start the day with lingering showers, mainly through the morning to early afternoon (around 2–3 PM). By kickoff for UT football, most of that rain should be gone!
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Tailgating: Pack the poncho just in case — a stray shower can’t be ruled out
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Kickoff Weather: Dry skies expected with temps in the mid to upper 70s
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Evening: Much drier air moves in, setting us up for a beautiful end to the weekend
Looking Ahead: A Nice Fall Week Ahead
Get ready for a taste of fall! By Sunday and into early next week, we’re looking at:
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Lower humidity
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Highs in the 70s to low 80s
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Crisp, cool mornings and comfortable afternoons — perfect early fall weather!
A Note From The Road
I’ll be broadcasting from Huntsville, Alabama this evening and into early next week for the National Weather Association’s annual conference, but I’ll still be keeping you updated from the road.
ABOVE AND BEYOND THE 7 DAY FORECAST
Stay Connected
For the latest updates, visit: eastnweather.com
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Download the East Tennessee Weather App — scan the QR code and get alerts sent straight to your phone!
Thanks for checking in — have a safe and wonderful weekend, and we’ll talk to you again soon!