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Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. Read More >

Overview

Following the devastating tornado outbreak across Kentucky and neighboring areas, a line of strong to severe storms moved through the region Saturday morning into the early afternoon, associated with the same system. The main impact across the region was damaging winds with a confirmed gust of 62 mph at the Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport. As a result, some areas had numerous downed trees and a few snapped powerlines with scattered downed trees in other areas. Thousands lost power in the region with a few injuries reported as well.

 

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