Periods Of Unsettled Weather Remain In The Forecast

The results of Monday's widespread severe storms are in! Upon investigation, the NWS has determined an EF-2 tornado crossed Pellissippi Parkway just north of Turkey Creek and south of Pellissippi State Community College. The tornado path length was just shy of 4 miles, with a time on the ground of 8 minutes. Several other areas experienced damage as well, but it was determined to be straight line winds. I will post further details if other data is released. 

Moving back into the forecast, check out our drought map. If you recall a couple of months ago drought being an issue, well look no further. With several bouts of heavy rainfall experienced since the start of July, only nuisance abnormally dry spots are noted across the state. No worries of drought moving forward, especially after last nights rainfall, but climate prediction center outlooks do suggest drier than normal conditions are ahead for mid to late month. 

In terms of the rainfall potential ahead, isolated showers will continue to fade into this afternoon. Cloud cover will be slow to respond, but a return to partly cloudy skies is expected by late afternoon into the evening and overnight. Our usual pop up afternoon/evening activity will then primarily return ahead (Friday through early next week), with temperatures warming right back up into the upper 80s to low 90s this weekend. A few strong storms can't be ruled out Sunday afternoon/evening as a boundary approaches from the north, but the bulk of activity stays closer to the Ohio Valley. Drier weather looks to return about a week out (next Wednesday). 

Check out our video forecast below for more details on the forecast ahead. Have a good one, enjoy warming temperatures tomorrow and through the weekend, and have an umbrella handy incase widely scattered showers/storms find you in the days to come.

Pre-recorded for 5pm weather broadcast