Wx Summary
Another sunny day with low humidity is in store for the plateau. Afternoon highs will be warm, but with low humidity it should feel rather comfortable. By Friday, humidity begins to increase and that will bring back shower and storm chances, especially in the afternoon. A trough of low pressure moves in for the weekend and that feature, coupled with heat and humidity, will give us a good chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms through the Labor Day holiday. There are indications that we may be between systems on Labor Day, which would lower rain chances for that day. I’ll keep you posted on that, as that could easily change.
This Week’s Hazards
MM’s Wx Vlog
Five-Day Outlook
Weather Forecast
Thursday: Mostly sunny & pleasant. Enjoy the low humidity! Northeast wind at 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny & hot. Humidity begins increasing, which also increases the risk for a chance for afternoon showers and storms. Southeast wind at 5 mph.
Saturday & Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Southeast wind at 5 mph.
Labor Day: Partly cloudy, with a chance for showers and thunderstorms. South wind at 5 mph.
MM’s Severe Wx Concerns
Widespread severe weather is not expected through the Labor Day weekend, but be advised that any outdoor plan is compromised by storm chances. Those storms will contain cloud-to-ground lightning, heavy downpours, and gusty winds. Keep an eye on the radar and have an indoor back-up plan for any outdoor activity.
On This Day
1995- An Estill Springs, TN man sustains minor injuries as he sits outside on his patio. Lightning strikes a nearby tree and runs through the ground, then up the legs of the metal chair. He suffers a stiff neck and shoulders, and temporary memory loss.
1939 – World War II starts when Germany invades Poland by attacking the Free City of Danzig.
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: 124 degrees (red star)
Coolest high temp expected today: 41 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: 97 degrees (red star)
Coolest overnight low expected: 35 degrees (blue star)
Past 24-Hour Precip Totals
Fall Foliage Map (New!)
Colors are showing up in Alaska! We’ll follow the changing foliage to Tennessee in the coming weeks!
Drought Outlook
The drought maps update each Thursday, so this is the latest map updated on September 1. Some areas of the western side of the state are beginning to get dry again. Hopefully, rains over the Labor Day weekend will help them out.
Estimated population in drought Areas in TN last week = 145,099
Estimated population in drought Areas in TN this week = 35,220
Hurricane Forecast
Tropical depression five has formed out in the Atlantic and could become a storm at any time. That system will stay out at sea. The red-shaded region could develop into a tropical depression at any time over the next 48 hours. That system is expected to stay out at sea but could bring impacts to Bermuda. The yellow-shaded region is struggling and conditions are expected to become unfavorable for development in about 48 hours, therefore that system will be short-lived.
MM News
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MM Classes for Kids
The next MM kids’ class in Clarkrange is Thursday! The class is mostly full, but there are a couple of seats available now (due to a couple of cancellations). Let me know if you would like to join us at meteorologistmark@gmail.com.
Registration for the next MM kids’ class in Crossville is now open! That class will be Wednesday, September 14th at 4:30. The class topic is the Artemis mission that will take man back to the Moon! That required registration form can be found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfub4fm4IFCLUjkSFtfvByWCtMGYZ6uMKdfQuTSM9IwJvydrA/viewform
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You all have a great day and keep lookin’ up!
