Good Saturday, everyone.
Today and Sunday are STORM ALERT WEATHER DAYS. Here is what we can expect.
TIME FRAME: 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM EST (Overnight into Sunday morning)
THREATS:
– Damaging winds between 50-60 mph, up to 70 mph in the East Tennessee Mountains as the main threat
– Flooding threat, between 1-2 inches of rainfall is expected
– Tornadoes are possible overnight
– Lightning – this risk is just as dangerous as the others!
– Hail risk is low
WHERE:
– Our entire coverage area for damaging winds, flooding, and general thunderstorms
– Tornado threat decreases for our eastern communities past Hamilton County
RISKS:
– Tree and roof damage
– Localized flooded roads and rivers
– Slick roads, avoid traveling during this time frame
– Power outages are likely
– Mud and rock slides
PRECAUTIONS YOU SHOULD TAKE:
– Have weather radios on hand and weather app notifications turned on
– Have a safe space ready in case of a tornado warning
– Bring in any loose items from outside including trash cans
– Charge any electronics you need
– Have flashlights and batteries on standby in case of an outage
– Unplug any expensive electronics in case of a power surge
– STAY INDOORS.
– Do NOT drive or walk through any unknown depths of water, it is NOT worth the risk.
– If you live in a mobile home, find a friend or family member’s place to stay in with secure foundation, or find a storm shelter near you.
Before the severe weather occurs, we can still expect sustained winds between 15-30 mph with wind gusts up to 45 mph. Pop-up showers are likely throughout the evening before the thunderstorms.
The low will be 50. We will hit the temperature high of 57 Sunday around midnight, and then the temperatures will plummet from there. A wind chill between 5-10 degrees colder than the actual temperature can be expected. There is a chance for remaining rain showers Sunday morning to turn into a wintry mix in the afternoon and evening for the northern portions of the Cumberland Plateau and East Tennessee Mountains. About 0.10” of snow is expected, and a light sheeting of freezing rain is possible. This will make roads even slicker. Everywhere else may just see a few flurries.
We will continue to keep everyone updated with the latest forecast. Thank you, and please stay weather-aware.
