High Pressure Builds, Tropics Stay Offshore, and a Beautiful Start to October
Hi everyone, I’m meteorologist Mike Witcher. Thanks for checking in with your big-picture weather story for this Monday. I sure hope you had a great weekend. Saturday brought storms across East Tennessee, while Sunday turned out absolutely beautiful with sunshine and highs in the low to mid-80s across Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-Cities. Now let’s […]
Foggy Morning, Sunny Afternoon, and a Drier Week Ahead
Good morning, East Tennessee! I’m meteorologist Mike Witcher, and thanks for checking in with your big-picture weather update. Today we’ll break down how this week’s storm chances will play out, what it means for Knoxville, the Smoky Mountains, and the rest of the Tennessee Valley, plus your detailed 7-day forecast. Trecap of Yesterday’s WeatherSaturday brought […]
Morning Storms, Afternoon Storms and Watching the Tropics for Next Week
Happy Saturday, everyone! I’m meteorologist Mike Witcher. The orange suit is back—it’s game day in East Tennessee! Thanks for checking in with your full forecast. Hope you have a great day lined up, whether it’s football, family time, or just soaking up some fall-like sunshine. Where We’ve BeenYesterday brought highs in the 70s and 80s, […]
Your Friday and Weekend Forecast Plus, Watching the Tropics as Rain Chances Could Rise
Happy Friday, everyone! I’m meteorologist Mike Witcher—thanks for checking in with your full East Tennessee weather forecast. Hope you have a great day and enjoy the weekend ahead. We’ve got some big-picture changes to talk about, including afternoon storms locally and two tropical systems in the Atlantic that could influence our weather next week. Where […]
Cutoff Low Brings Lingering Showers, Tropics Heating Up
Good morning, friends! I’m meteorologist Mike Witcher—thanks for checking in with your full East Tennessee weather forecast. We’ll walk through the 7-day outlook, explain why the weather is playing out the way it is, and even take a look at what’s happening in the tropics. Where We’ve BeenYesterday was a classic late-September day: highs in […]
Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Risk, and a Cooler Weekend Ahead
Happy Wednesday, everyone—Hump Day! I’m meteorologist Mike Witcher, and thanks for checking in with your full forecast. We’re halfway through the work week, and the weather story over the next few days is all about waves of rain, a deepening trough, and the potential for localized flooding across East Tennessee. The Big PictureA trough is […]
Heavy Rain Midweek, Cold Front Friday, Sunshine Returns for the Weekend
Good morning, friends! I’m meteorologist Mike Witcher, and thanks for checking out your Tuesday weather blog. Let’s dive into the big-picture weather story that will impact East Tennessee through the rest of this week and into next. Looking Back at MondayYesterday, we once again trended at or slightly above average. Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-Cities […]
Monday Forecast: Strong Storms Possible, Heavy Rain Ahead, Fall Temps to Follow
Happy Monday, everybody! I sure hope you’re having a great start to the week. I’m meteorologist Mike Witcher, and today we’re talking about the big-picture weather pattern shaping East Tennessee over the next several days. We’ve got storm chances, heavy rain potential, and eventually a taste of fall air by the weekend. Quick UpdateIf you […]
Sunday Forecast, First Day of Fall, and a Wet Week Ahead
Happy Sunday, East Tennessee! I sure hope you’re having a great day. I’m meteorologist Mike Witcher, and today we’re talking about the big-picture weather pattern that’s going to shape the week ahead. We’ve got changes coming — elevated rain chances, a deepening trough, and even the potential for gusty winds and localized flooding. Let’s dive […]
Game Day Forecast, Weekend Showers, and Pattern Change Ahead
Happy Saturday, East Tennessee! I sure hope you’re having a great day. It’s game day, which means the orange suit is back — and so is the excitement across Knoxville and the Smokies. Let’s dive into your full weekend forecast, talk about some much-needed rain on the way, and take a look at the bigger […]