Cool Start Monday, Frost Risk Tuesday Morning, Rain Returns This Weekend

Weekend Recap and Monday Setup Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend. We went from warm summerlike conditions on Saturday to a much cooler Sunday, with highs only reaching the 50s and 60s. Knoxville topped out at 63°, and that cooler trend is sticking with us to start the new week. This morning begins on a […]

Cooler Air Moves In After Rain, More Showers Likely Late Week

Good morning and happy Sunday! We finally got some much needed rain around the area. And now a pattern change sets in. Rain Recap: Much Needed Moisture Arrives We finally picked up some much-needed rainfall across East Tennessee. While amounts varied, it was a helpful system overall: Many areas generally saw between a quarter inch […]

Strong Storms Possible Tonight, Big Cool Down Follows

Happy Saturday! Thanks for checking in. We’re tracking a cold front moving toward East Tennessee today, and it’s going to bring a noticeable shift in the weather. Before it arrives, expect another warm, breezy day. As it moves in later today and tonight, we’ll see increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms, including a few that […]

Much Needed Rain Arrives Again This Weekend, Big Temperature Drop Ahead

Rain Recap and Ongoing Drought Happy Friday! Thanks for checking in with your morning weather update. We finally picked up some much-needed rain across East Tennessee, but it was a classic feast-or-famine setup. Some communities saw over a quarter inch of rain with a line of showers and thunderstorms, while others barely got anything. A […]

Isolated Storms Tonight and Cooler Temperatures This Weekend

Happy Thursday, and thanks for checking in with your East Tennessee weather update! A strong ridge of high pressure continues to dominate the region, bringing summerlike warmth. However, two disturbances and associated cold fronts will bring increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms, along with a return to more seasonable temperatures by the end of the […]

Elevated Fire Danger Today, Rain Chances This Weekend, and a Cooler Pattern Ahead

Good morning and happy Wednesday! Thanks for checking in with your East Tennessee weather update. A warm and dry pattern continues across the region, but changes are on the horizon as two disturbances move in over the next several days. While elevated fire danger remains a concern today and tomorrow, increasing rain chances this weekend […]

Elevated Fire Danger and Near-Record Heat Continue

Overview Good morning and happy Tuesday! Thanks for checking in with your latest East Tennessee weather update. Another warm and sunny day is ahead, but with it comes elevated fire danger, breezy winds, and only a slight chance for an isolated shower. With dry conditions and ongoing wildfire concerns near House Mountain, it’s important to […]

Summer-like Heat, Elevated Fire Danger, and a Slight Rain Chance

Good morning and happy Monday! Thanks for checking in with your latest East Tennessee weather update. Another beautiful day is ahead, but there are a few key factors to keep in mind, including warm and gusty conditions, elevated fire danger, and only a slight chance for light rain. Overall, a summerlike weather pattern will dominate […]

Sunshine, Warming Temps, and a Dry Stretch Ahead

Good morning and happy Thursday! Thanks for checking in with your latest East Tennessee weather update. We’re settling into a beautiful and very quiet weather pattern that’s going to stick around for a while. Big Picture: High Pressure Taking Over The weather pattern is transitioning in a big way. Bottom line: quieter, warmer, and drier […]

Warm, Dry Pattern Continues with Perfect Weekend Ahead

Good morning and happy Wednesday! Thanks for checking in with your latest East Tennessee weather update. The pattern we’re in right now? About as good as it gets. High Pressure in Control A strong ridge of high pressure anchored across the southeastern U.S. is driving our weather. This setup keeps things quiet, sunny, and gradually […]