Good morning and Happy Monday.
Thanks for checking in, and hope you had a great Easter weekend. We’re coming off some much-needed rainfall, and now we shift into a quiet, dry, and gradually warming pattern.
Easter Rain Recap: Much-Needed Moisture
That weekend system delivered some solid rainfall across the region.
- Over 1 inch of rain along the I-75 and I-81 corridors
- Lighter totals across the Cumberland Plateau and higher elevations
- Helpful rain for ongoing drought conditions
A good soaking for many areas, even if totals varied a bit.
Cooler Start This Morning
Behind the cold front, cooler air has settled in.
- Morning temperatures in the 30s and 40s
- Crisp and refreshing start to the day
- Mostly clear skies across East Tennessee
A classic cool spring morning.
Monday Forecast: Sunny and Seasonable
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day.
- Highs in the mid to upper 60s
- Mostly sunny skies
- Light, comfortable conditions
Right on par with seasonal averages.
Pleasant Evening Ahead
Great weather continues into tonight.
Cool and comfortable overnight
Around 65 degrees by 7 PM
Clear skies and calm conditions
Dry Pattern Takes Over
Rain chances disappear for the foreseeable future.
- No significant rain expected over the next 7 days
- Strong ridge of high pressure building in
- Storm systems stay well away from East Tennessee
Most of the nation’s rainfall will focus elsewhere, leaving us dry.
National Pattern Snapshot
While we stay quiet locally:
East Tennessee remains outside the active storm trackAround 1 inch of rain expected across the area
Heavier rain expected across the Upper Midwest
Additional activity in parts of Texas and Florida
Warming Trend Through the Week
Temperatures will steadily climb over the next several days.
- Tuesday: Near average conditions
- Wednesday through Friday: Back into the 70s
- Weekend: Low to mid 80s possible
A gradual transition from spring-like to more summer-like warmth.
7-Day Outlook
- Monday: Sunny and mild (60s)
- Tuesday: Seasonal (60s)
- Wednesday–Friday: Warmer (70s)
- Weekend: Near 80 or above
- Rain: Not expected
Final Thoughts
After a beneficial round of rain, we’re heading into a stretch of beautiful, dry weather with a steady warming trend. Great conditions for outdoor plans, but we’ll need to keep an eye on drought conditions again if the dry pattern sticks around.
Have a great Monday, and we’ll see you back here soon.