Hot weather Friday will give way to showers and thunderstorms Saturday, with additional storms possible Sunday across East Tennessee and the mountains.
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE Storm Center) — A hot and mostly sunny Friday will set the stage for a much more unsettled weekend across East Tennessee and the Smoky Mountains.
Showers and thunderstorms become increasingly likely Saturday, with storms continuing into Saturday night. Some storms could become strong to severe, so make sure you have Smokies.LIVE Radar handy if you have outdoor plans.
🚨 Saturday Storm Alert
Knoxville:
- 🌧️ 80% chance of rain
- ⛈️ Showers likely, with thunderstorms developing after about 2 p.m.
- 🌡️ High near 89
- 💨 Southwest winds around 5 mph
- 🌙 Showers and thunderstorms remain possible Saturday night
Gatlinburg/Smoky Mountains:
- 🌧️ 90% chance of rain
- ⛈️ Storms possible after about 11 a.m.
- 🌡️ High near 88
- 🌙 Showers and thunderstorms continue into Saturday night
- ⚠️ Higher rainfall amounts are possible in thunderstorms
Cherokee, North Carolina:
- 🌧️ 80% chance of rain Saturday
- ⛈️ Showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m.
- 🌡️ High near 84
- 🌧️ Rainfall generally around 0.10 to 0.25 inches, with locally higher amounts possible in thunderstorms
- 🌙 Showers and thunderstorms continue Saturday evening
🏈 Watching the Vols Saturday Night?
If you’re in Knoxville watching Tennessee take on Georgia Tech in Atlanta at 7 p.m., keep an eye on the weather.
While the biggest storm chances arrive earlier in the day across East Tennessee, showers and thunderstorms remain possible Saturday evening and into the overnight hours.
If you’re heading out to watch the game, tailgating or traveling, keep Smokies.LIVE Radar nearby and check the forecast before making plans.
🌤️ Sunday: More Storms Possible
The unsettled weather doesn’t completely disappear Sunday.
Gatlinburg:
- 🌦️ 50% chance of rain
- ⛈️ Thunderstorms possible after 11 a.m.
- 🌡️ High near 89
- 🌙 Mostly clear Sunday night with a 30% chance of thunderstorms before 8 p.m.
Cherokee:
- 🌦️ 60% chance of rain
- ⛈️ Showers and thunderstorms possible throughout the afternoon
- 🌡️ High near 86
- 🌙 30% chance of thunderstorms Sunday evening
☀️ Friday: Hot Before the Storms
Friday will be the calm before the weekend weather change.
Knoxville: High near 93, with heat index values approaching 99.
Gatlinburg: High near 92, with heat index values near 98.
Friday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
⚠️ Smokies.LIVE Storm Center Tips
- Keep Smokies.LIVE Radar handy Saturday and Sunday.
- If you hear thunder, move indoors.
- Have a way to receive weather warnings if you’re outdoors.
- If you’re hiking in the Smokies, remember that storms can develop quickly in the mountains.
- Be prepared for brief heavy rain and reduced visibility.
- Don’t cancel your weekend plans just yet — just keep an eye on the radar and be ready to adjust.
Smokies.LIVE Storm Center will continue to track the weekend weather and any threat for strong or severe storms.
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