Dry and Pleasant Weekend Ahead, But Mother’s Day Rain Chances Still Uncertain

Weekend Forecast Overview Happy Friday everybody, and thanks for checking in. After several days of much-needed rain across East Tennessee, we’re heading into a quieter weather pattern for the weekend. The best news? Most of the rain fell south of Interstate 40 where drought conditions have been the worst.  Now we transition into a drier, […]

Heavy Rain and Strong Storm Risk Builds Wednesday Night, Flooding Possible

Big Picture Pattern Change Good morning and thanks for checking in. We continue to track a significant pattern change across the country. A strong low pressure system near Baja California is pumping in deep Pacific moisture, while a trough to our north and a building ridge combine to funnel that moisture straight into the Southeast.  […]

Warmer Today, Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Increasing Midweek

Monday Overview Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend. After a stretch of cooler weather with highs in the 60s, we’re turning warmer today—and much wetter as we head through the week. A big pattern change is underway that will bring widespread rain and the potential for heavy totals across East Tennessee. Big Picture […]

Mostly Dry with Clouds Today, Frost Possible Overnight, Rain Returns Next Week

Big Picture Setup Happy Saturday! Thanks for checking in. The system we’ve been tracking all week is doing exactly what we hoped—most of the rain is staying to our south and southeast. That means East Tennessee avoids the bulk of the wet weather today, though we’ll still deal with clouds and a cooler feel. Saturday […]

Weekend Rain Chances Drop, Cooler Mornings Ahead, Better Weather for Outdoor Plans

Big Picture Setup Happy Friday! Thanks for checking in. There’s been a noticeable shift in the forecast—and it’s a good one. The rain chances we’ve been tracking for the weekend have trended south, meaning much of East Tennessee is now looking at a drier and more favorable setup.  A storm system will pass to our […]

Cooler Today with Sunshine, Light Weekend Rain, Frost Risk Ahead

Big Picture Setup Good morning and thanks for checking in. We’re transitioning into a cooler and drier pattern today as high pressure builds in behind a departing system. There’s still a little leftover moisture early this morning, but drier air is quickly taking over.  That drier air will continue to settle in through the day, […]

Spotty Storms Today, Cooler Weekend Ahead with Limited Rain Chances

Wednesday Overview Happy Wednesday! Thanks for checking in. We didn’t see much severe weather or widespread rain overnight, but don’t completely let your guard down just yet. A cold front is moving through today, and while the severe threat is very limited, we could still see a few spotty showers and thunderstorms. The bigger story? […]

More Storms Tonight, Severe Risk Continues into Wednesday with Much Needed Rain

Tuesday Overview Happy Tuesday! Thanks for checking in. We started the day with some impactful overnight weather—heavy rain, a few power outages, and plenty of beneficial moisture. While severe weather was limited early, we’re not done yet. Another round of storms is on the way tonight, followed by additional storm chances into Wednesday, including the […]