With high pressure just to our northeast and southerly flow dominating, temperatures will again be warm and muggy today. Comparing temps to the average for this time of the year, some locations could be as warm as 10 degrees above average. The average high in Knoxville for this time of the year is 84, and we are expecting highs around 90. 

As we progress forward, rain chances return to East Tennessee. After a stent of nearly a week without a drop, a cold front and Tropical system will bring showers/storms to the area. Looking at the 7-day rainfall expectations, we could see anywhere between 0.25 and 1 inches of rainfall. This will depend on the track of Nicholas as well as the cold front working east. For now, not expecting any heavy rainfall this week, but scattered showers and a few embedded storms are possible each afternoon starting tomorrow.

Looking at "future radar", isolated showers find us tomorrow before a cold front arrives for Wednesday. This will bring us our best chance of showers and embedded storms for the week with the aid of Nicholas to our south. Lingering activity will be possible each afternoon through the end of the work week and into parts of the weekend. Highs will stay on the warmer side, averaging in the mid 80s.

Nicholas is expected to make landfall tonight, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of Texas and Louisiana. This will slowly work northeast, bringing the potential for rainfall across East Tennessee in addition to the passing cold front midweek. We also want to mention the haze in the sky. Wildfires out west are producing smoke that is being drawn into the region (specifically to our west). This creates great sunrise/sunset colors but poor air quality for some.

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Good afternoon and what another gorgeous day it is! Comparing expected highs today to the average for this time of the year, we are running 2-8 degrees cooler. This, unfortunately, won't last too long as temperatures increase through the weekend and into early next week. 

Taking a look at the CONUS drought map, the eastern half of the US remains fairly normal. Oppositely, the West is dealing with major drought and ongoing wildfires. With little rainfall expected in these locations, activity is likely to continue throughout the Fall. 

Overall, the weather ahead is pretty laid back. Sunshine will dominate through early next week with temperatures increasing Sunday and into the work week. Highs today are in the low 80s with upper 80s to low 90s Monday and Tuesday.

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With skies cleared out and temperatures below normal, it has been a gorgeous day so far. This view comes courtesy of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Be sure to get out and about today & tomorrow, as highs will be in the upper 70s and low 80s along with low humidity.

As you can see below, most of the Eastern US is running 5-10 degrees cooler this afternoon and with northerly flow in place, even cooler temps are in store for Friday. Working towards the latter half of the weekend, high pressure will shift east allowing for a more southerly component. This means increased humidity and temperatures Sunday and into early next week.

With high pressure dominating, there is little in the way of rainfall for the next several days. In fact, our next real rain chance doesn't arrive until Wednesday when a cold front pushes across the area. 

Enjoy this early Fall-like feel. September marks the beginning of meteorological Fall and I think Mother Nature has caught on to that....for now. Rain chances and increased temps/humidity arrive next week.

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Good afternoon! The Tropics remain active this week, as a disturbance in the Central-Gulf has a 40-60% chance of development. This system will work north and east, impacting the Gulf states, through Georgia, and eventually the southern east coast. In the Middle Atlantic, Larry continues to churn north expecting to pass just east of Bermuda tomorrow morning.

Turning our focus back toward East Tennessee, a cold front sits just to our west and it is not too hard to make out where. Much cooler air has filtered in through the Mid and Upper Mississippi and through parts of the Ohio Valley. This will continue pushing east, bringing cooler and drier air for Thursday.

As the front pushes in, isolated showers will be possible at times this afternoon and evening. These should be pretty light, few and far between, and quick moving. As a result of the frontal passage, highs tomorrow will be in the low 80s with low humidity and lots of sunshine.

Go out and enjoy the Fall-feel tomorrow, as temperatures will be below average for this time of the year. Additionally, sunshine and near to slightly below average temperatures will continue through Friday and the early weekend. By Sunday, southerly flow returns, bringing higher temperatures and increased humidity.

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Looking live over Knoxville (~1:02pm), clear skies and a few stray clouds can be seen. Temperatures are currently around 80 and will increase a few more notches to top out in the mid 80s.

A cold front will make its way east-southeast, bringing increased cloud cover tonight and a chance for very isolated rain tomorrow. Given the lack of moisture with this system, it may be hard to see any showers at all. The best opportunities will be in the higher elevations. Pressing forward, high pressure fills back in from our west, bringing sunshine and cooler temperatures post-front.

The graphic below shows temperature anomalies. This means looking at forecasted temperatures and comparing them to climatological norms. As you can see, the entire state will be running cooler than average for Thursday. Near to slightly below average temperatures can be expected tomorrow and through the weekend, before things warm back up towards that 90 mark.

That will wrap it up for today, go out and enjoy the sunshine and average temperatures. A few isolated showers are possible tomorrow, so it wouldn't hurt to bring an umbrella just in case. 

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Take a look over McCloud Mountain this afternoon! Skies are filled with a few fair weather cumulus and high cirrus clouds, with temperatures mild for this time of the year. As we work ahead, this will be the trend (besides Wednesday).

Another cold front will work out of our northwest and into the region. Given the lack of moisture associated with this system, isolated showers are possible at best. Even more so, the best opportunity will be along the higher terrain of the Smokies during the afternoon hours. Once this quickly passes, temperatures and conditions will be fair through the remainder of the work week and into the weekend.

Lastly, we wanted to update you on the improved drought conditions across the state. Many locations including NE TN experienced abnormal to moderate drought the past several weeks, but Ida did a good job of cleaning that up. Given the heavy rainfall we received, I don't think a several day span of mostly dry weather will impact the area too much.

If you haven't already, be sure to go out and enjoy this beautiful day. Sunny skies will dominate a good portion of this whole week and with mild afternoon highs to accompany. Have a great Labor Day!

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Another pleasant day is in the forecast for Saturday, though with some added cloud cover. A cold front will be working its way out of the Upper Mississippi Valley, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms for the day Sunday. A few locally heavy downpours are possible, but it should be a pretty quick mover for the day. This will also keep temperatures mild into early next week with highs in the low to mid 80s.

Looking at the expected rainfall over the next 5-days, things look minimal. Other than a fairly weak system this weekend, rain chances will be limited to pop-up afternoon showers. Estimates of 0.1-0.25" are expected through midweek.

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Temperatures region-wide are much cooler this morning. With the passage of Ida and a cold front, we'll be experiencing below average temperatures the next several days. Additionally, a few more fronts will arrive for the period, bringing renewed relief to East Tennessee.

Looking into overnight lows tomorrow night, temperatures will be anywhere from 5 to 10 degrees below average. This is a welcomed sight for you Fall lovers, as lows will be in the mid and upper 50s tonight and again tomorrow. We will begin working our way back towards average, in the 60s, but enjoy the cool down that is expected.

The forecast will be quiet the next couple of days with sunshine and highs in the 80s. We could see a stray shower Saturday, but the bulk of activity (scattered showers/storms) will find us Sunday with the passage of a cold front. Have a good one, and enjoy the lower humidity, cooler temperatures, and sunshine.

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Finally some relief is on the way...after heavy rains brought rising waters and areas of flash flooding across Knoxville, we are seeing the last of "Ida" working out. Looking at a rough sketch of the past 72-hour totals, Knoxville and and to the west picked up anywhere from 2-5 inches. We will release a more official graphic as it comes, but it at least gives you a good idea of how much rain fell. Additionally, our gauge picked up 3.97" from the start to the end of the event.

As we move ahead, September is typically our driest month. Looking at the latest release from the CPC, things correlate with that as below average precipitation is expected. Additionally, a cool down is in store with below average temperatures generally expected over the next week or two. For now, we'll take both given our recent rainfall and heat.

That will do it for today, send us any pictures/reports you may have from the past couple of days. Have a good one, and enjoy the beautiful conditions set for the remainder of the work week. Highs of low 80s, sunshine, and low humidity are expected ahead.

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Good morning and I hope you are staying dry out there. The remnants of Ida will continue to charge its way through today, bringing the heaviest of the rainfall this evening and overnight. With the added cloud cover, rain cooled air, and cold front to the north, much cooler air has been seen across the Eastern CONUS. This will continue to be the trend ahead, as highs now through this weekend will be in the low to mid 80s.

With Ida still to our south, heavy rainfall will continue today and tonight. As a result, the WPC has continued to leave Eastern TN and KY in a Moderate (20-50%) chance of flash flooding. This is 3 out of 4 on the categorical scale, so take action now if you are in flood prone areas, low-lying locations, or near water bodies. Let us know via email or social media what you are seeing across the area. These reports help us, the NWS, and others know what is going on and where.

Looking at the play-by-play ahead, the tropical system will arrive by tonight, dumping heavy rainfall across the region. Anywhere from 1-2+ inches can be expected tonight alone, and that's on top of the roughly 1" through 7am this morning. The forecast remains fairly on track from yesterday as the rainfall breaks down as:
Plateau & western valley: 3-5"
TN Valley: 2-4"
​Foothills/Smokies: 1-3"
Be sure to have a way to receive alerts/warnings as we progress through the day and into Wednesday. The good news is this system will ride a cold front north, bringing much drier and cooler air for us Thursday and to the weekend. 

Stay safe, stay dry, and prepare for more rainfall through the day and overnight. Bettering conditions are ahead, but we unfortunately likely have to deal with some flooding issues first.

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