After a wet and gloomy week, warm and sunny weather will make a return to the region by next week. We still will have to dodge hit and miss thunderstorms as well as we go through the Memorial Day weekend as well. Almost all of this the days week will be similar weather-wise. Sunday: Temperatures will rise to the mid to upper 80s in Knoxville (84) and Chattanooga (87) but just a few degrees cooler in the Tri-Cities (81) and Crossville (82). Showers and a few thunderstorms will develop during the day and will persist through the evening. One or two strong storms are possible but the greatest chance of severe weather is in Southeast Tennessee. We're giving a 45% chance of showers and thunderstorms area wide. IF there are any severe thunderstorms, they will be short lived. The main threats will be damaging winds and isolated large hail. The tornado threat is very slim. Memorial Day (Monday): The summer weather pattern continues as will warm up. Area wide, highs will be in the mid to upper 80s as well. Knoxville near 86, Chattanooga near 87, Tri-Cities near 85, and Crossville around 83. Pop-up showers and thunderstorms are expected with the chances of precipitation around 50%-60% while higher chances exist into the Smokies. If you have any outdoor plans, keep a close eye on the sky. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Tuesday: A mix of sun and clouds can be expected with a few showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will cool down by a degree or two but will still remain in the Mid 80s. However, the cooler temperatures will be in Southeast Tennessee. Tuesday Highs: Knoxville near 85, Chattanooga near 84, Tri-Cities near 85, and Crossville around 82. Showers and thunderstorms may pop up during the afternoon with a low potential for severe thunderstorms. Precipitation chances will be around 30%-40% area wide. Wednesday: Tuesday's twin. a mix of sun and clouds area wide with a chance of some pop-up showers and thunderstorms across East Tennessee. Highs in the mid 80's area-wide. Wednesday's Highs: Knoxville around 85, Chattanooga around 86, Tri-Cities around 85, and Crossville near 83. Chances of precipitation area-wide will be 30%-50% with the greatest chance of showers and thunderstorms in the mountains and higher terrain. However, a few showers and thunderstorms are possible in the valley as well. Thursday: A mix of sun and clouds with a chance of pop-up showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s with a 30%-40% chance of precipitation area-wide. Stay safe and healthy! - Eli Bray
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May 2023
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