Wx Summary
A frontal system begins approaching today and that will begin to increase rain chances. Today’s activity will be the isolated to scattered variety of storms, while Tuesday is more of a widespread rain event. Those rain chances are highest on Tuesday, when some of us may even see some heavy rainfall. The front clears out Tuesday evening, setting the stage for a sunny and nice Wednesday and Thursday. Enjoy those low humidity levels! By Friday, heat and humidity begin returning, which also means a return of isolated afternoon/evening storm chances.
This Week’s Hazards
MM’s Wx Vlog
Update: The launch has been scrubbed for today.
Five-Day Outlook
Weather Forecast
Monday: A chance for showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon. Rain chances continue overnight. South wind at 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the rainfall could be heavy. West wind at 5-10 mph.
Wednesday & Thursday: Mostly sunny & pleasant. Enjoy the low humidity! Northerly wind at 5 mph.
Friday: Moslty sunny & hot. Humidity begins increasing. Calm winds.
MM’s Severe Wx Concerns
Widespread severe weather is not expected today, but anyone with outdoor plans will need to keep a close eye on the radar. Any storm that develops, though isolated, could be strong and contain cloud-to-ground lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall.
Tomorrow, widespread showers and storms will be the rule of the day. However, the risk for severe weahter is very low. Just watch out for heavier downpours that could lead to water standing on roadways.
HRRR Radar Model
This radar simulation begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 9:00 pm.
On This Day
1986- A low temperature of 44 degrees breaks Clarksville’s record for August. In addition, Crossville’s 44 degrees and Nashville’s 49 set new daily record lows.
1990- In Crossville, a severe thunderstorm produces wind damage and a rare hailstorm that injures 11 people. Hailstones in the shape of bricks crash through windshields and rooftops. The Farm Bureau alone reports 8,000 claims totaling $18,000,000.
Almanac
Today’s High Temps & Departure from Average
Today’s high temps are shown below. The coloration indicates departure from average, with redder colors indicating above-average high temps and bluer colors indicating below-average high temps. White coloration indicates average temps.
Highest temp expected today: 117 degrees (red star)
Coolest high temp expected today: 48 degrees (blue star)
Tomorrow Morning’s Low Temps & Departure from Average
Tomorrow morning’s low temps are shown below. The coloration indicates departure from average, with redder colors indicating above-average low temps and bluer colors indicating below-average temps. White coloration indicates average temps expected.
Warmest overnight low expected: 92 degrees (red star)
Coolest overnight low expected: 33 degrees (blue star)
Past 24-Hour Precip Totals
Folks along the western and eastern edges of the plateau saw storms on Sunday, while much of Cumberland and Fentress counties remained dry.
Hurricane Forecast
None of the four areas being watched pose any immediate threat, if at all, to the US coastline. The red-shaded region is expected to develop into a tropical depression or storm by Wednesday, but data thus far shows it staying out at sea. I’ll continue to monitor each area for any changes that could affect the coast or even us here on the plateau.
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