Happy Monday, everybody!
It’s a soggy start across East Tennessee this morning as several rounds of rain continue to move through the region. Thanks for checking in — let’s map everything out because this wet pattern isn’t going anywhere just yet.
As of early this morning, we’ve already seen a few heavier downpours across parts of the area. This low-pressure system will continue to pull in deep Gulf moisture throughout the day, keeping periods of rain in the forecast. From sunrise through noon, expect widespread showers with pockets of moderate to heavy rain.
Between noon and 3 p.m., the steadiest rain will gradually shift northward, giving some locations — especially along the Plateau and in the southern valley — a brief break during the afternoon commute. Still, scattered showers will remain possible into the evening.
By day’s end, rainfall totals will range from three-quarters of an inch to more than an inch north of I-40, and potentially over an inch south of I-40. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 flash-flood risk for the mountains of East Tennessee, mainly due to the persistent rainfall and saturated soils.
With the clouds and rain sticking around, temperatures will struggle to reach the mid to upper 50s — a cool, damp day all around.
Tuesday looks a bit quieter, though some light rain will linger across the region. The next wave of energy arrives Wednesday as another system dives out of Canada, re-energizing our rain chances through Thursday.
Here’s the setup:
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Today (Monday): Widespread rain, heaviest early to mid-afternoon.
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Tuesday: Spotty showers, mostly cloudy, slightly milder.
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Wednesday–Thursday: Another low-pressure system moves in, producing heavy rain.
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Friday (Halloween): Rain moves out; drier but cooler weather returns.
By Thursday night, total rainfall across East Tennessee could reach 2–3 inches, with some isolated spots topping 4 inches. That’s very beneficial for our region, considering many locations are running 1–2 inches below normal for October and experiencing moderate drought conditions. This week’s rainfall will go a long way toward erasing that deficit.
Behind the rain, temperatures will stay cool and fall-like — mostly 50s and low 60s through the week and into the upcoming weekend. Halloween still looks dry but chilly, with evening temps dropping into the 40s for trick-or-treaters.
If you’re out and about today, grab the rain gear and drive carefully through those downpours. And don’t forget — you can always track the rain with the interactive radar on the East Tennessee Weather app, showing past, current, and future radar loops to help you stay ahead of the storms.
Stay dry, enjoy the much-needed rainfall, and have a great start to your week!
