Where Is The Severe Weather?

Since severe weather is kicking up we wanted to start a new segment called where is the severe weather to give you information on the possibility of severe weather each day.  Today's severe weather will most likely be along the gulf coast states from Louisiana to northern parts of Florida.  The big threat will be damaging winds and possibly a isolated tornado.

The Rain Returns....

Forecast:

Rain chances will increase as we go through the day across East Tennessee with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 60s.  There will be a good chance of rain and slight chance of a thunderstorm tonight with lows in the upper 40s.  Some clearing will come for your Wednesday with highs in the lower to mid 60s.  Clouds linger for you Wednesday night with lows in the upper 40s.

This Day In History:

Thunderstorms hit the area in 1993.  There were several reports of golfball sized hail and that included the Knoxville area.

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Cold Start With A Nice Warm-Up....

Temperatures in the lower 30s to start off your day, but we will warm up into the lower to mid 60s with mostly sunny conditions.  Another chance of rain enters the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday.

Not Much Severe Weather....

This system does not appear to be producing the widespread severe weather as we anticipated, but we have have seen a few warnings prompted out of this system.  It does look like a cool down for Sunday and Sunday night with lows Monday in the lower to mid 30s.

Severe Weather Special:

Doppler Radar at 7:50AM

As stated last night we are seeing the first batch of precipitation moving in this morning.  Expect that area to move through and the better chance of thunderstorms will be this afternoon and evening with the low pressure and cold front.  Right now the main threat will be damaging winds and large hail.  There could also be isolated tornadoes with this system.  Remember to keep monitoring local news outlets and Internet for the latest on this potentially dangerous storm system.

Severe Weather Special Report:

Looks like our first major outbreak of sever weather is possible tomorrow as a strong cold front and area of low pressure continue to track toward East Tennessee.  Currently the severe weather will most likely hit the East Tennessee Area in the late afternoon and late evening hours tomorrow.  This forecast will be fine tuned tomorrow and we should have a better idea on timing.  We have the possibility of seeing some shower and thunderstorms early in the day, but it does not appear that activity will be severe.  Keep it here at ETWeather Blog for the latest on this dangerous weather system.

Severe Storms Possible For Saturday....

Forecast Discussion:

Today expect slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm with highs in the lower to mid 60s.  Tonight the chances of showers and thunderstorms increase with lows in the lower 50s.  Saturday good chance of showers and thunderstorms with highs in the lower 70s.  Some of these storms could be severe Saturday and Saturday night.  Saturday night Showers and thunderstorms continue with lows in the upper 40s.  

Extended Forecast Summary:

Cooler Sunday night with lows in the 30s but nice warm up for Monday with highs in the upper 60s.

Moderate To Heavy Rain This Morning....

Forecast Discussion:

We are beginning to see some moderate to heavy rain move across East Tennessee this morning with the approaching cold front.  This activity may prompt some advisories or even warnings.  The temperatures today will be in the lower to mid 60s.  Tonight expect the rain activity to clear out with upper 40s.  Friday the chances of shower return with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.  Friday night we could see some showers and thunderstorms with lows in the lower to mid 50s.  

Extended Forecast Summary:

Saturday could be interesting with a chance of severe weather.  Right now the best chance appears to be Saturday morning.  We will be monitoring this forecast as information becomes available.

The Rain Has Returned To The Area....

Forecast Discussion:

Rain has been falling across the area this morning.  Here at ETWeather we have seen a tenth of a inch.  Today will give way to more shower and possibly a thunderstorm with highs in the lower 60s.  Tonight expect a good chance of showers and a slight chance of a thunderstorm with lows in the lower 50s.  Good chances of showers continue for your Thursday with highs in the mid 60s.  Slight chances for showers Thursday night with lows in the upper 40s.

Extended Forecast Summary:

Good chances of showers return for your Friday and Saturday with the possibility of some severe weather by Saturday.

Last Day Of Clear Skies For Several Days....

Forecast Discussion:

Today will be a wonderful day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60 to lower 70s.  Rain begins to move back into the area tonight with lows in the lower 50s.  Good chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm for your Wednesday with highs in the lower 60s.  Rain chances remain high for Wednesday night with lows in the lower 50s.

Extended Forecast Summary:

Expect rain chances to continue for the rest of the week with some clearing by Sunday.

This Day In History:

A tornado hit in Greene Co. in 1975, causing $5000 in damage on its one-half mile path.

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Wonderful Weather For Today And Tomorrow....

Forecast Discussion:

Not too bad of a start this morning with lows in the lower 40s.  Nice warm up today with some clouds and highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.  Tonight partly cloudy and lows in the upper 40s.  Great day for your Tuesday with mostly sunny with highs in the lower 70s.  Tuesday night expect some showers to move in late with lows in the lower 50s.

Extended Forecast Summary:

Good chance of showers for your Wednesday and chances of showers continue for the rest of the week.

This Day In History:

In 1993, 4-6" of rain feel in 12 hours across parts of the area.  This caused  hundreds of homes to be evacuated.

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More Sunny And Warm Day Ahead....

Forecast Discussion:

Starting out cool again this morning with temperatures in the 30s across the region.  Nice warm up expected today with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s.  Some cloud cover will keep temperatures above freezing tonight with lows in the lower 40s.  Mostly sunny skies for your Monday with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.  A few clouds around for your Monday night with lows in the mid 40s.

Extended Forecast Summary:

Nice and warm for your Tuesday with chances of rain Wednesday through Saturday.

This Day In History:

In 1975 a wind storm hit East Tennessee.  A worker in Sevierville was injured from a piece of debris.

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Freezing This Morning....

Forecast Discussion:

Freezing temperatures across the area this morning with lows in the upper 20s  here at ETWeather Blog.  Today will warm up nicely with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 60s.  Tonight not as cold with mostly clear conditions and mid to upper 30s.  Sunday very nice warm up with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s.  Sunday night we will see some clouds with lows in the lower 40s.  

Extended Forecast Summary:

Sunny weather Monday and Tuesday and showers creep into the area by Wednesday.

This Day In History:

Tornado track 1 mile through Polk County and caused 7 injuries and over 50,000 in damage.

Starting Out Cold....

Forecast Discussion:

Cold start as you leave this morning with temperatures in the lower 30s.  Some areas may have seen a light frost.  Today it will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s.  Tonight mostly sunny and cold with lows in the lower 30s.  There could be some more frost in some areas again in the morning.  Warms right back up for your Saturday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 60s.  Saturday night some clouds possible with lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.

Extended Forecast Summary:

Continuing the warming trend with high in the upper 60s Sunday through Tuesday and chances of showers by Wednesday.

This Day In History:

In 1998, storms hit the area causing 138,000 dollars in wind damage and also injuring 4.

Chance Of Showers Brings Cooler Temperatures....

Forecast Discussion:

Starting off the morning with temperatures in the lower 40s here at ETWeather Blog.  There will be the chance of some showers as we go through the day with highs in the lower to mid 60s.  Some clouds will linger across the area tonight with lows in the mid to upper 30s.  Mostly sunny skies for your Friday and closer to normal conditions with highs in the upper 50s.  Mostly clear for your Friday night with lows in the lower to mid 30s.  

Extended Forecast Summary:

Warmer Temperatures going into Saturday and the first part of next week with highs in the upper 60s.

This Day In History:

A tornado tracked 8 miles across Bradley and McMinn counties injuring 4 people in 1963.

Some Showers Headed Back In....

Forecast Discussion:

Some areas will see some fog to start off this morning but not as bad as yesterday.  The fog will give way to mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 70s.  As we go into tonight expect some cloud cover to move into the area with a slight chance of a shower and lows in the mid to upper 40s.  Better chances of showers return for you Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 60s.  The showers will give way to partly cloudy skies and lows in the upper 30s.

Extended Forecast Summary:

Cooler conditions for Friday but warm right back up for the weekend.

This Day In History:

The Tri-State tornado formed in Missouri and tracked 219 miles into Indiana in 1925.  It caused 619 deaths.

Wet Weather May Hit Again....

Forecast Discussion:

Today mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s.  Tonight mostly clear skies with lows in the lower to mid 40s.  Wednesday mostly sunny with highs in the lower 70s.  Wednesday night clouds begin to move back in the area with lows in the upper 40s.  

Extended Forecast Summary:

Chance of some showers on Thursday and sunny conditions return for your weekend.

This Day In History:

5-8" of rain flooded East Tennessee on 17th and 18th in 2002.  This caused 6 million in damage and one death.

Flood Awareness Week March 16th-20th:

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St. Patricks Day Forecast

Some dense fog in areas this morning as you get out.  Expect that to give way to a mostly sunny day with highs in the upper 60s.

Rain Today, But A Nice Change Is Coming....

Forecast Discussion:

We will see more rain today as the system to the south creeps north with highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s.  Tonight slight chance of a lingering shower with lows in the lower to mid 40s.  Tuesday clearing out with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.  Tuesday night mostly clear with lows in the mid 40s.

Extended Forecast Discussion:

Very nice weather until Thursday and then expect highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s by weekend.

Rain Heavy At Times....

Forecast Discussion:

Today expect heavy rain across the area with highs in the upper 50s to lower 50s.  Tonight rain will conyinue with lows in the mid 40s.  Sunday mostly cloudy with a slight chance of a shower and highs in the lower 60s.  Sunday night clouds linger with lows in the mid 40s.  

Extended Forecast Discussion:

Clearing out by Monday with highs getting back into the upper 60s for the first part of the week.

Rain Rain Go Away....

Quickcast:

Rain continues across the area today with some areas seeing some patches of ice this morning.  Those slick spots will be mainly confined to the higher elevations.  Rain continues to threaten the area through Saturday Night and maybe some sun by Monday and Tuesday.

Rain Mixed With Sleet Or Snow....

Forecast Discussion:

Today we will see rain showers and possibly some showers mixed with sleet or snow with highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.  Tonight good chances of rain possibly mixed with sleet or snow with lows in the mid to upper 30s.  Friday good chance of rain with highs in the mid to upper 40s.  Friday night good chance of rain with lows in the lower 40s.  

Extended Forecast Discussion:

Rain chances continue into the weekend and early next week with some sun finally coming into the forecast by mid week.

Rain And More Rain....

Forecast Discussion:

For today expect a slight chance for a shower with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 60s.  Tonight mostly cloudy and lows in the upper 30s.  Thursday good chance of rain late with highs in the upper 40s.  Thursday night good chance of rain continues with lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.

Extended Forecast Discussion:

Good chances of rain over the next several days with maybe some sun by next Tuesday.

Near Record High Or Will We Break It....

Forecast Discussion:

Today will be a gorgeous day with highs in the upper 70s.  The high to beat is 78 set back in 1974.  Tonight mostly cloudy conditions begin to move there way back into the area with lows in the lower to mid 50s.  For Wednesday expect mostly cloudy skies and some chances of showers with highs in the lower 60s.  Wednesday night mostly cloudy and slight chance of a shower with lows in the upper 30s.

Extended Forecast Discussion:

Decent day on Thursday with highs in the 50s and more clouds and showers by the weekend with highs in the 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Great Weather For The Next Two Days....

Forecast Discussion:

Looks like great weather for today with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower to mid 70s.  Tonight expect some clouds and lows in the lower to mid 50s.  Tuesday another great day with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s.  Tuesday night slight chance of a shower lows in the mid 50s.

Extended Forecast Discussion:

Slight chances of rain through the week with highs dropping into the 50s going into the end of the week.

Sun And Clouds For Your Sunday....

Forecast Discussion:

Today we will see clouds and sun with highs in the lower 70s.  Tonight expect mostly cloudy skies and a chance of a shower with lows in the lower 50s.  Monday some sun and clouds with a slight chance of a shower and highs in the lower 70s.  Monday night mostly cloudy with a slight chance showers and lows in the lower 50s.

Extended Forecast Summary:

Nice and warm on Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 70s but much cooler by the end of the week with highs in the 50s.

Nice Warm Up For Today....

Forecast Discussion:

Starting off your Saturday with some cloud cover, but not expected to stay as think as yesterday with highs in the lower 70s.  Tonight expect partly cloudy conditions with lows around 50.  Tomorrow expect some sun with highs in the lower 70s.  Sunday night expect a chance of showers with lows in the lower 50s.

Extended Forecast Summary:

Expect more rainy conditions for most of next week, and clearing by next weekend.

Order Up: Spring Days....

Forecast Discussion:

A nice day ahead with clouds this morning with highs in the lower 70s.  Tonight mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s.  For your Saturday expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid to upper 70s.  Saturday Night some clouds with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s.

Extended Forecast Discussion:

Another great day on Sunday, then going into the first part of the work week expect some cloud cover and showers to return to the area.

Sunny And Warm Conditions....

Forecast Discussion:

Cool start this morning but expect a nice rebound with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 60s.  Tonight expect some clouds with lows in the lower 40s.  Friday mostly sunny with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.  Friday night partly cloudy with lows in the mid to upper 40s.  Should be nice, but maybe cool as many will be headed to Knoxville for WinterJam and Jason Aldean concert.  

Extended Forecast Summary:

Expect very nice weather for Saturday, but changes begin to come with showers expected as we go into Sunday and the first half of the work week.

Much Warmer Today....

Forecast Discussion:

Nice day for today with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 50s.  Tonight will not be as cold with lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.  A very nice day for Thursday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower to mid 60s.  Thursday night some clouds across the area and lows in the Upper 30s.

Extended Summary:

Very nice weather continue into the weekend with highs on Saturday and Sunday in the lower to mid 70s.

Mostly Sunny And Cold Day....

Forecast Discussion:

Today will be a mostly sunny day with highs in the mid to upper 30s.  Tonight mostly clear skies with very cold temperatures with lows in the mid to upper teens.  Tuesday will not be as cool with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 40s.  Tuesday Night could see a some clouds with lows in the upper teens to lower 20s.

Extended Forecast Summary:

Much better weather as we go toward the end of the week with lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s.

Maybe More Snow....

Forecast Discussion:

It does look like there is the chance of seeing some snow activity today, but right now it depends on the moisture.  Most of the activity is to the south of the area and could continue to churn some moisture back into the region.  We expect highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.  Tonight expect some clearing with lows in the lower 20s.  Monday will be a cool day with lows in the mid 40s.  Monday night clear and cold with lows in the mid to upper teens.  Remember to keep it here at ETWeather Blog for the latest on this storm system.