KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Storm chances return this afternoon, but a calmer summer forecast is expected next week.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: FRIDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING: Friday will start off calm with mostly clear skies and warm temperatures. Rain is expected to begin in the early afternoon, with storms developing throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Not all areas in the WVLT viewing region will experience storms, but the highest likelihood of storms will be near the TN/NC state border. Temperatures will reach the low 90s ahead of the storms. Any storms should dissipate by 10 PM, leading to dry weather overnight.
Severe Storm Risk Friday(WVLT)
MAIN IMPACTS: Winds of 10-20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph during storms, heavy rain, and a low risk of hail.
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SATURDAY: Humidity will drop slightly, with highs expected to reach the upper 80s. Sky conditions will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Overnight lows will dip to the upper 60s and low 70s.
SUNDAY: The morning will be mostly cloudy, with scattered showers or storms developing in the afternoon as a cold front moves in. These storms could bring heavy rain, which may lead to flooding. Highs will reach the upper low to mid 80s.
LOOKING AHEAD: A much more comfortable week is on the horizon as temperatures drop to the upper 70s and low 80s, with slight chances of scattered showers or storms throughout the week.
8 Day Planner(WVLT)
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