An Alert Day has been declared Sunday & Monday for our region as a potentially disruptive winter weather event is set to impact the area from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. This is to warn of ice accumulation, particularly across the Plateau and Southwest Virginia (SWVA), which could lead to hazardous travel conditions. What to…
As winter weather looms, forecast models remain uncertain about the exact path of a low-pressure system set to impact the region Monday morning. Recent trends show the system shifting south, increasing concerns about potential icing and snow accumulation, particularly in Southwest Virginia (SWVA) and the surrounding mountains. Current Forecast Trends If the southern trend holds,…
Eyes are on Sunday night into Monday as we track a potentially significant winter weather event that could impact much of the region. The system’s exact effects will depend heavily on the path of a low-pressure system moving through the area. Here’s a breakdown of what we know and the possible scenarios: The Scenarios: What…
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a High Wind Warning and a Wind Advisory for the region. High Wind Warning This warning indicates a significant risk of damaging winds, particularly in mountainous and exposed areas. Wind Advisory While the advisory signals slightly less intense winds than the warning, it still carries potential risks, especially…
East Tennessee should look out for the possibility of strong to severe storms late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. While the highest risk is concentrated in the southernmost counties near the Georgia state line—including southeastern Tennessee (SE TN) and southwestern North Carolina (SW NC)—the threat extends to the entire region, including Knoxville and Tri-Cities….
A period of active weather is anticipated to begin Friday and continue through Sunday night or early Monday morning across the region. Here’s what you can expect: Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Highs across the area will remain 10-15 degrees above normal for the remainder of the week into early next week. This warm stretch sets the…
The far east Tennessee mountains and foothills should prepare for high winds this weekend. Strong mountain wave winds are forecast for Friday afternoon through Friday night, with another round expected Saturday night into Sunday morning. Southerly winds are anticipated to reach speeds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts potentially reaching up to 50 mph….
The upcoming week brings a warming trend, thanks to plenty of sunshine and the upper-level pattern. Surface high pressure will keep conditions dry through Christmas Eve, providing a pleasant and precipitation-free lead-up to the holiday. On Christmas Day, a weak trough will move through the region, introducing low chances of light rain. However, this system…
A change in weather is on the way as rain transitions to snow Friday afternoon, bringing light accumulations to the region. Scattered snow showers are expected to continue through Friday night, with most areas on the plateau and lower elevations of northeast Tennessee seeing a dusting to up to half an inch of snow, primarily…
Disclaimer: This article has been updated to reflect the latest weather advisory information. Key changes include an updated title to emphasize snow and hazardous conditions above 2,500 feet on Friday night. Additionally, new details on snowfall totals, expected wind speeds, and updated precautionary advice for travelers have been included. A Winter Weather Advisory is in…
