A HOT one in the plans for today. Most valley locations will be in the low 90s with Chattanooga and west potentially finding the mid 90s this afternoon. Those in the higher elevations will still be warm in the upper 80s, nearly 10 degrees above average for this time of the year.

An update for the tropics....The system once in the southern Gulf is now nearing the panhandle and is officially Tropical Depression number 3 of the season. This will work north and east in the days ahead bringing the potential for rainfall across East Tennessee. Heavy rainfall can be expected across the southeast over the next few days.

As you can see below, this model in particular favors a SE path (in regards to us) for the Depression. It remains unclear on where this system will track, but confidence is growing on the SE shift. Regardless, do anticipate some showers with this system. In combination with the low and front to the north and tropical system south, we should generally expect upwards of an inch through early next week. If the path of the depression works more northward, much heavy precipitation is expected (similar to what's in central Alabama & Georgia).

Humidity will continue to increase into the weekend with showers popping up in the afternoon and evening hours. This will become more widespread into next week. Have a good one and don't forget to check out our daily video forecast below.

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For some I can say it is a chilly morning. The Newfound Gap area of the Smokies is currently 49 degrees, while the valleys are sitting in the upper 50s. As we work through today, temperatures warm up a bit, but stay seasonable. For tomorrow, much warmer air is in store. Highs will range from the upper 80s to lower 90s, with some locations in the mid 90s. Check out our friends on the western side of the state where highs across the board will be in the mid 90s+. 

In addition to the heat for Friday, all eyes are pointed toward a tropical system expected to form into at least a depression by Friday. This will work north making landfall in the Panhandle this weekend. As it does so, we could see heavy rainfall with this system. There is still lots of details to be worked out with its exact path after landfall, but the model below in particular suggests heavy rainfall across East Tennessee. We will continue to keep you updated, but for now anticipate a chance to see tropical moisture across the Volunteer state.

With high pressure in place and a low to the north, we will be wedged between two pressure masses. Because of this, anticipate to stay dry with cloud cover increasing through the afternoon and evening hours tomorrow. By Saturday, isolated showers will work in for the afternoon with scattered showers/storms Sunday. Again, depending on the path this tropical system takes will dictate how much rainfall we see for Monday and early next week.

Enjoy the last bit of comfort. The heat and humidity work back in tomorrow bringing highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. Those further west will get it worst with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Stay cool, hydrated, and take breaks! Have a great Thursday. 

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A beautiful morning across the Volunteer state. Current temperatures are sitting in the lower 60s for the valley with highs this afternoon topping out in the low 80s to upper 70s. Humidity will also remain low, making things feel even better for this time of the year. 

Though it will feel great, don't forget to throw on the sunscreen. The UV index is high and sunburns will come easy. This trend will continue through the end of the work week as well.

Looking ahead, high pressure is stationed across the region. This is allowing for plenty of sunshine across East Tennessee. As this shifts east, much warmer and muggier air will arrive for Friday. Highs for most will range from the upper 80s to lower 90s. Into the weekend, a disturbance, currently in the southern Gulf, is expected to make landfall. As of now the NHC believes this will just be a Tropical Depression, but with the warm Gulf waters we could see something greater. Regardless, this system will work northeast, bringing the chance for a tropical airmass to the area. We'll keep you posted, but anticipate the chance to see rainfall from this early next week. 

Go out and enjoy the beautiful conditions today. It is not too common to have low 80s and low humidity in mid June. We warm up a tad into Thursday before the heat and humidity return in full force on Friday. 

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With the passage of a cold front, temperatures will be a bit cooler today. Highs will still range in the mid 80s, but will continue to lower for Wednesday (low 80s). Humidity will also be lower today, making today through Thursday feel very comfortable. Overall, the next few days should be dry, sunny, and beautiful. 

Looking at the Tropics, we are 15 days into the official hurricane season and already have our second name, Bill. Luckily, Tropical Storm Bill will not impact the US and will continue to work north/northeast before weakening into colder waters. To the south, two disturbances could bring impacts later in the week. Namely, the one in the southern Gulf, which could make landfall in the Panhandle by Friday. Tropical moisture could be felt across East Tennessee later in the weekend deepening on the path this system takes. 

For now enjoy the beautiful conditions! Temperatures will begin rebounding upward Thursday into Friday as highs to end the work week will again find themselves in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Some rainfall also returns to the forecast for the weekend. Find more details below:

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I hope you enjoyed your weekend! As we kick start the new work week, temperatures will be warm. Highs for most valley locations will be in the 90s with higher elevations in the upper 80s. An isolated afternoon/evening shower can't be entirely ruled out, but is unlikely for most locations. Looking below, we start the morning peaceful and mild. Temperatures in the valley are current sitting in the lower 70s while the current temperature in Newfound Gap is 62. 

As mentioned, this afternoon is going to be a HOT one. Humidity will make it feel that much warmer with highs in the low to mid 90s across the valley. I would not be surprised to see Chattanooga hit 95 today, though this won't be record beating. 97 degrees is the high temperature record today for the city.

Other than an isolated shower today and again tomorrow, things will be quite dry across the Volunteer State. Showers don't begin to work back into the forecast until mid to late weekend and early next week. 

For now, stay cool. Highs will be above the norm today and slightly cooler, but still warm Tuesday. A cold front will then knock highs into the low 80s before things gradually warm back up towards the end of the work week and into the weekend.

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A few isolated showers are working through the valley this morning and will be more widespread throughout the day and into the evening. With the wet soils we've had the past few days, NWS Morristown has issued a flash flood watch (highlighted GREEN) for the northeastern corner of the state through today. It is important to note all of East Tennessee is under a Marginal Risk of Flash Flooding through the day today. Stay abreast to the latest alerts if they are warranted, particularly near water bodies and low lying areas.

Showers and storms will be present through much of the day today and could lead to localized flooding given the slow movement of these cells. Pushing into the weekend, the low that brought all the moisture we have seen will begin working east. Large ridging across the Midwest will begin to push in, bringing drier weather and warmer temperatures late into the weekend and into early next week.

With clearing skies by late Saturday and through Sunday, UV indices will be high. Purples symbolize values between 10 and 11 on a scale where the max value is 15. The EPA continues to suggest high UV values through early next week as well, so don't forget the sunscreen. 

Overall, weather conditions will begin to improve once we get through today. Temperatures will be the next weather consideration as highs will be in the upper 80s and low 90s through the weekend. Make sure to stay hydrated and take breaks if you have plans to work outdoors. Don't forget to check out our daily video forecast below for more information as well.

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We'll start off by highlighting improvements across East Tennessee as it relates to the abnormally dry conditions that have been present the past couple of weeks. Most of these locations have now been confined to the Plateau and into the far northeast corner. I anticipate with the added rainfall this week/weekend we'll continue to see slight improvement this time next week as well.

Some good news as it relates to the flooding threat. The WPC has dialed back their flash flood threat to a Marginal risk (5-10%). There was a slight in place from this time yesterday but with areas not hit as hard yesterday, this has been reduced some. Nonetheless, flash flooding remains a possible, especially if heavy showers materialize and work through similar locations. This could lead to "training" and the likelihood for flood and flash flooding conditions. This Marginal is in effect for both today and tomorrow (as of now).

A play-by-play shows showers and storms developing this afternoon before again dissipating overnight. Better and more widespread showers are in store for Friday as a trough dips to our east. Activity will carry into Saturday as well before much needed sunshine begins edging back in Sunday and early next week.

That will do it for today. Have a way to receive alerts, especially if you are in flood prone areas. Heavy showers and storms will be possible through Friday evening before conditions gradually improve towards the end of the weekend.

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Cloud cover has worked in a bit thicker this morning as an upper level low works eastward. This will bring better shower and thunderstorm chances late today and especially into Thursday. It is important to highlight that the WPC has placed East Tennessee (today and tomorrow) under a slight (10-20%) of flash flooding risk. Those in low-lying areas, flood prone locations, and near water bodies should use caution and stay tune to watches and warnings issued by the NWS. 

The image below depicts precipitable water. This means the amount of water in the atmosphere for a vertical column of air if it were to all fall as rain. In this case, most locations are in the 1.75 to 2 inch mark (WELL above average). Some spots, as highlighted in yellow, are near 2.5 inches. This could lead to flash flooding & rising water quickly if storms track over similar locations through the day. Again use caution and stay abreast to the latest alerts from the NWS.

As we work through the next couple of days, the pattern remains much of the same. Afternoon heating combined with a very moist atmosphere will allow for showers & thunderstorms to develop during the late morning and through the evening hours. Things begin dissipating overnight before reforming again the next day. Luckily, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Drier conditions look to find us Sunday and into early next week. 

Though the severe threat is low, flash flooding is a medium concern. Storms that "train" or follow similar paths can quickly create rising water and flash flooding. Most shower and storm activity will be slow moving, only adding to the concern.

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Cloud cover lingers this morning but for the most part, East Tennessee starts out rain free. As we work through the day, showers and a few thunderstorms will develop with afternoon heating and shortwave energy working across the area. Temperatures will be a bit warmer today given the rising heights, with highs topping out in the mid 80s for most valley locations.

The pattern remains the same as Monday with conditions to follow to be similar too. Energy aloft combined with amble moisture and heat will provide opportunities for afternoon showers and thunderstorms to develop each day. Some areas could see localized heavy rainfall and gusty winds, otherwise showers should be relatively quick moving. It is worthy to note the WPC has a slight risk for flash flooding on Thursday as a low works eastward bringing moderate to heavy rains on top of already saturated soils. This will be something we'll closely watch over the next day or so.

For now, keep the rain gear handy. Things will continue to be warm and muggy today with showers and thunderstorms again possible. Flash flooding could become an issue by Thursday, so use caution in low-lying, near water bodies, and in flood prone areas. 

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A few isolated showers have made it through the night, otherwise skies are mostly cloudy this morning. As we work ahead, precipitation is high this week. An active weather pattern will dominate much of the eastern half of the US this week with medium to high rain chances every day. 

Looking below, lots of water vapor is being forced in from the Gulf of Mexico. Reason being, an area of high pressure sits off in the Atlantic and the clockwise flow of this system is advecting moisture in. Pulses of energy along with daytime heating will help in producing these showers for the next several days. 

Scattered showers will start us off before a few storms become possible during the afternoon and early evening. This will mainly be the trend through the late work week before we buy a much needed break towards the late weekend. Anticipate the daily pattern of scattered showers, chances of afternoon thunderstorms, then activity petering out overnight. Rainfall amounts now through the weekend are expected to be between 2 and 3 inches. 

Keep the rain gear handy this week. Showers won't be an all day event but more scattered and in rounds throughout the day before dissipating after the onset of nightfall. Temperatures will also be fairly consistent this week with highs ranging in the lower 80s and overnight lows in the upper 60s.

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