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Scattered rains continue, tropical system reaches our region later this week – WGRV.com
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Scattered rains continue, tropical system reaches our region later this week – WGRV.com

According to the National Weather Service in Morristown, scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible again today, especially after noon. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon, just after sunset, with wind gusts of 40 to 60 miles per hour possible.


The National Weather Service says a tropical system could move into the Tennessee Valley later this week. Unsettled weather will continue Wednesday into Thursday, bringing more rainfall. Localized flooding may occur, especially in areas that experience repeated heavy rains.

A tropical system could move north into the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachians Thursday evening into Friday night. The weather service is uncertain about the exact impact, timing and path of this storm, but torrential rain and localized flash flooding are possible.

Windy conditions during the tropical remnant weather periods will most likely persist, particularly in the easternmost Tennessee Mountains, Plateau, and southeast Tennessee.

Information from the Greeneville/Greene County, Tennessee Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security:

  • Scattered thunderstorms throughout the area: Low risk (level 1 of 5) for Greene County
  • Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph. Hail up to 1 inch is not expected but cannot be ruled out.
  • The most likely time for a strong to weak storm is the afternoon to early evening hours (2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.).
  • Pay attention to the weather later today, especially if you have outdoor plans.

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