East Tennessee Weather II

[Vol knight]

This is something I don't say often, but on their Facebook, WBIR posted a really good video last night discussing the severe weather threat today.

 

[rocktopper16]

FREAK.


Can we get a sticky for tonight? I feel it’s inportant. We may see numerous tornadoes this evening around peak time on here.

 

[rocktopper16]

This is strictly an observation, but I'm seeing some similarities with this upcoming system to the one that devastated Middle and Southeast TN back in April 10, 2009. I hope I'm wrong about that.

Agreed.

Timing.

4-6 Southren plateau Southren valley.
6-8 Middle Plateau Middle Valley
8-10 Northern Plateau & Valley

Mountains will see high winds regardless of storms.

Tie down or move any loose items in your yard. The slightest gust could pick them up and smash a window or your neighbors car.

Hail will be a problem as well, NERD this is for you. Move that garage around again.

Tornado threat is high. Download any weather app that will send alerts or keep a radio near you. Take shelter immediately. Even if the sky looks clear.

 

[rocktopper16]

Saying all that. Tuesday night we could see accumulating snow.

 

[rocktopper16]

Rolling with 1-2 inches

 

[rocktopper16]

SPC starting to roll out. Not looking good for our area. Look for changes to be made.

 

[Matt2496]

How badly is East Tennessee going to be hit?

 

[rocktopper16]

How badly is East Tennessee going to be hit?

Power outages Downed trees and damages to buildings are very likely.

Hail, tornados & High winds are also likely.

I think we may see a bad outbreak. Mississippi has already started with warnings.

 

[rocktopper16]

Clouds broke up here. Suns out and warming up again.

What’s it like in y’alls area?

 

[DarthVisor]

Clouds broke up here. Suns out and warming up again.

What’s it like in y’alls area?

Sun is trying to shine through here. Still overcast.

 

[vollygirl]

Clouds broke up here. Suns out and warming up again.

What’s it like in y’alls area?

Sun was out earlier. It's cloudy now though. Not looking forward to this.

 

[rocktopper16]

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Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Knoxville/Tri Cities, TN

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
506 AM EDT Mon Mar 19 2018

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-
005-006-008-200000-
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-
Northwest Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-
Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-
Southeast Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-NW Blount-
Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee-
Wise-Scott-Russell-Washington-
Including the cities of Murphy, Hayesville, Oneida, La Follette,
Tazewell, Sneedville, Rogersville, Kingsport, Bristol,
Mountain City, Wartburg, Clinton, Oak Ridge, Maynardville,
Rutledge, Morristown, Newport, Cosby, Greeneville, Cedar Creek,
Johnson City, Erwin, Elizabethton, Roan Mountain, Kingston,
Lenoir City, Knoxville, Dandridge, Maryville, Cades Cove,
Sevierville, Gatlinburg, Dunlap, Pikeville, Dayton, Decatur,
Athens, Madisonville, Coker Creek, Jasper, Chattanooga,
Cleveland, Benton, Ducktown, Jonesville, Wise, Norton, Gate City,
Lebanon, and Abingdon
506 AM EDT Mon Mar 19 2018 /406 AM CDT Mon Mar 19 2018/

...Severe Thunderstorms Expected late this Afternoon and Evening
across the Plateau, parts of the Central and Southern Tennessee
Valley, and southwest North Carolina...

...Rain Changing to Snow Showers across the Higher Elevations
Tuesday Night through Wednesday Night...

A strong storm system will move across the Southern Appalachian
Region today with southerly winds pulling warm, moist and
unstable air into the Tennessee Valley. Severe thunderstorms will
develop over middle Tennessee and northern Alabama this afternoon
and then move into the Plateau, southeast and central sections of
the Tennessee Valley, and southwest North Carolina this evening.
“”The main threat being tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail.

There is a potential of isolated strong tornadoes across the
southern Plateau and southeast Tennessee.””

Besides the potential of severe storms, the strong low-level
winds may produce a Mountain Wave High Wind event across the
Mountains and Adjacent Foothills this afternoon and evening.
Southerly winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph possible.

A cold front will move across the Tennessee Valley and southern
Appalachians Tuesday with colder air spilling into the region. For
Tuesday Night through Wednesday Night, the colder air will move
into the southern Appalachians with the rain changing to snow
showers across the higher elevations, generally above 2500 feet.
Snow accumulations are possible across the higher elevations, such
as the Smoky Mountains and High Knob, Virginia.

Anyone planning on venturing out across the higher terrain, such
as hikers, should plan for wintry conditions with temperatures
dropping into the upper teens and middle 20s, windy conditions,
and snow packed and icy trails. Best to delay venturing out
across the mountainous areas of the southern Appalachians.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other local media for
further details or updates.

 

[rocktopper16]

Sun was out earlier. It's cloudy now though. Not looking forward to this.

Neither am I. There’s like 15 trees around the house.

 

[rocktopper16]

Sun is trying to shine through here. Still overcast.

Temp?

 

[rocktopper16]

Tornado watch should be up soon.


Either way. Should all consider this as if we was under one. It takes one cell to create havoc.

 

[DarthVisor]

Temp?

61.

 

[rocktopper16]

64 here. Thinking we may hit 67.

 

[rocktopper16]

Very very very unstable atmosphere.

 

[rocktopper16]

Tornado on the ground in Northren Bama

 

[Vol knight]

Good idea to have the thread stickied.

Current thoughts:

Tornado threat will be the highest towards Chattanooga and areas west. I do think we could see a few isolated tornados in the Southern and Central Valley. Biggest threat at this time looks to be damaging winds of 60+ mph and large hail up to Half Dollar size. The main cluster/line will move through the valley between 7 and midnight.

 

[gordonr24]

PDS watch incoming

 

[Vol knight]

PDS watch incoming

Speaking of Middle TN, my current thinking is that they are in the war zone today. Very Large Hail up to lime size, Damaging winds in excess of 60 mph, and several tornadoes (a couple strong tornadoes) all likely.

 

[Matt2496]

Any of you living in middle TN, stay safe!

 

[rocktopper16]

Good idea to have the thread stickied.

Current thoughts:

Tornado threat will be the highest towards Chattanooga and areas west. I do think we could see a few isolated tornados in the Southern and Central Valley. Biggest threat at this time looks to be damaging winds of 60+ mph and large hail up to Half Dollar size. The main cluster/line will move through the valley between 7 and midnight.

I’m rolling with Highest as South Knoxville.

The clouds thinning out a lot sooner than expected. Temps might be higher than forecast. I think we see widespread reports of damage tonight.

Power outages are very probable.

Guys, I’ll repeat this all night. Put up or tie down anything you have outside. A umbrella could blow into a transformer and cause power outages or blown into a window in your home or a neighbors car. Stay alert.

 

[rocktopper16]

Might be more of downburst and straight line winds for Central Valley. But like VK said. Tornadoes cannot be ruled out.