We could see a round of severe weather this Sunday as a cold front pushes through the region, bringing the risk of damaging winds and isolated hail. A large mid/upper-level trough will continue to strengthen over the eastern U.S., setting the stage for thunderstorm development across the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. What to Expect: A…
A significant cold front is expected to sweep through Sunday night into Monday, delivering a noticeable drop in temperatures across the region. Forecast models show a strong likelihood of temperatures plunging well below the seasonal average for this time of year. There is widespread agreement that low temperatures will dip into the frost and freeze…
As of October 10, 2024, several NOAA Weather Radios in East Tennessee have experienced outages, disrupting services for weather alerts and updates. The affected stations include: The National Weather Service (NWS) Morristown office is aware of the issue and is actively working to restore service. While the radios are down, residents are encouraged to access…
A significant coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun on the evening of October 8, 2024, and is currently racing toward Earth at speeds of 1200 to 1300 km/s. This fast-moving solar storm is expected to arrive as early as the morning to midday of October 10, potentially impacting Earth’s magnetic field and creating…
NOAA and Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft have been investigating Hurricane Milton this evening, gathering vital data including center fixes, flight-level wind measurements, and dropsonde readings. According to the latest observations, Milton has regained Category 5 strength, with maximum sustained winds near 145 knots (167 mph) and a central pressure as low as 902 mb….
Hurricane Milton is being watched closely by aircraft from the U.S. Air Force and NOAA. Earlier, they found that Milton’s central pressure dropped to 897 mb, making it one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic. However, as the storm moved, its pressure rose a bit, and its winds dropped slightly to 145…
Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen as it churns in the Gulf of Mexico, with its center now embedded within a well-defined Central Dense Overcast, a sign of intensifying activity. The storm is producing extremely powerful convection, with cloud tops reaching temperatures colder than -80°C. Data from NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that the circulation remains…
In the wake of recent disasters, misinformation circulating on social media and some national news outlets has caused confusion among the public about donations for flood relief in Tennessee. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Patrick Sheehan addressed the issue during an interview with Bristol Broadcasting News, debunking rumors about the agency’s actions. “I think…
As we enter the start of the extended period, a frontal boundary will begin to push in from the northwest, connected to a northern weather system. Although the strongest dynamics, such as the height falls and upper-level support, will remain well to our north, there will be enough lift and moisture in place to generate…
Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, with winds reaching 40 mph. The storm is expected to intensify rapidly over the coming days, potentially becoming a major hurricane by midweek. Residents along Florida’s west coast should prepare for life-threatening storm surge, strong winds, and heavy rainfall starting as early as Tuesday.
