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A strong thunderstorm swept parts of East Tennessee with gusts up to 40 mph and pea‑size hail; officials warned of flash flooding and downed limbs.
Showers and thunderstorms likely in Knoxville today with a Flood Watch through early Monday. Heavy downpours could cause flash flooding in low‑lying areas.
Heavy thunderstorms and a Flood Watch cover Knoxville today; pockets of flash flooding and gusty winds are possible.
A Flood Watch runs noon Friday through Sunday. Heavy storms and flash flooding are possible; expect travel impacts and brief power outages.
Warm and humid Thursday with a slight chance of afternoon storms. Rain chances ramp up Friday into Saturday with localized flood risk.
Spotted lanternflies have turned up across multiple Tennessee counties this week. State officials urge Tennesseans to photograph, report and destroy any they find.
Hot and muggy today with afternoon storm chances. Local cooling centers are available for relief.
Fog this morning gives way to upper-80s heat and a roughly 60% chance of afternoon storms. Slow-moving cells could bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds.
Knox County's forensic center is investigating six possible heat-related deaths after a regional heat wave; autopsies and toxicology testing are pending. Cooling centers have opened across Knoxville.
Fog and humidity this morning give way to a hot day with showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Heat index near 96; cooling centers are available across the city.
An NWS flash flood warning hit Memphis and nearby suburbs on Saturday; City OEM shared a map showing hundreds of thousands in the footprint and urged people to seek higher ground.
Patchy morning fog gives way to highs near 92°F and a chance of late‑day thunderstorms.
Patchy morning fog gives way to a hot, humid July 4 in Knoxville — highs near 95 and heat index up to 104. Expect an evening storm chance that could touch fireworks.
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