Weather forecast issued Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Updates will be published as needed today and tonight.

Active Weather Advisories

There are currently no watches at 8:30 but that could certainly change as we go through the day.

At this time it looks like we may have two threat timeframes. The first would be from 10:00-2:00 today, with the other (more serious) being overnight. Nevertheless, let’s be weather-aware all day of any storms that come our way. This system has a “messy” storm mode and storms are likely throughout the day, which makes specific timing very challenging. Stay tuned.

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Today’s Hazards

Five-Day Outlook 

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Windy, with southerly gusts to 25 mph. Some of the rainfall could be heavy and some of the storms could be strong/severe.

Wednesday: Chance for showers. Turning cooler. Windy, with wind gusts to 20 mph.

Thursday: Partly cloudy and much cooler.

Friday: Partly cloudy and cool.

Saturday: Partly to mostly cloudy, with a chance for showers.

Forecast Discussion & Concerns 

The SPC continues to highlight our area in the slight risk for severe storms for today. The slight risk is level 2 out of the 5 severe weather threat levels. The SPC will update this threat throughout the day and I wil pass that info along to you. Hopefully, our threat will decrease.

The overall threat is low, but certainly not zero.

Heavy rainfall may also be a threat.

The tornado threat extends into Kentucky now, shown below.

Storm Preparation

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I’ve been asked many times for a good weather app. While several Knoxville TV stations have good ones, you should first download our local EMA’s app! Remember to have multiple ways to get warnings.

Weather Stats for Yesterday

Weather statistics extend from midnight to midnight.

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On This Day 

2000- A very pleasant, almost spring-like day settles over the mid state. At Nashville, the high temperature reaches 72 degrees, with a low of 61. Elsewhere, Clarksville reports 71 degrees, Springfield, 69, Tullahoma, 68, Crossville, Lawrenceburg, and Murfreesboro, 66.

MM NEWS

Twister is Returning to the Big Screen!

Meteorologist Mark, Crossville Fire & Rescue, the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency, and Creative Compassion are bringing Twister back to the big screen!

As part of severe weather awareness week, the historic Palace Theatre in downtown Crossville will be showing Twister on February 25 at 7:00 pm! Tickets are only $5 and proceeds go toward buying weather radios for folks who can’t afford them. Get your tickets today at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36136/production/1147649?performanceId=11211876 . We can’t wait to see you there for a very fun night!

If you have any questions just visit the Palace website at http://palacetheatre-crossville.com/ or email me at meteorologistmark@gmail.com.

MM Classes for Kids

The next MM kid’s classes will take place this month in Crossville! That class will take place on Wednesday, January 18 at 4:30 pm at TCAT. The Clarkrange class will take place Thursday, February 2 at 5:00 pm. Registration is required. The class topic will be hail! Registration can be found at https://meteorologistmark.com/mm-kids/

To get on the email list about these classes just email me at meteorologistmark@gmail.com.

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