East Tennessee could get hit by two storms in coming days. Here's the latest forecast
Well, you might be ready for summer. But it's still more than a month away and Mother Nature still has a few cold spells and rain storms in store for us.
East Tennessee is under a severe thunderstorm risk tonight into May 8 − and Knox County got a little preview May 6 when a strong thunderstorm moved in.
Several rounds of showers and storms are expected through the week, with more "organized" storms increasingly likely tonight and May 8, the weather service said. An organized storm is one that maintains itself for much longer than a typical storm, which might pass through in 30 to 45 minutes.
The exact timing is still uncertain for both of these possible storms, the weather service said. Localized flooding is possible through May 9, as most places are forecast to see 2 inches or more of rainfall with locally higher amounts expected.
What is the weather going to look like on Tuesday and Wednesday?
Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are likely, beginning later today, the weather service said. Damaging winds and hail are the main concerns, in addition to isolated flooding. The Knoxville area is at marginal risk, with a higher risk further north along the Kentucky border. Tornadoes are possible.
On May 8, organized storms are expected to develop to the north and west in the afternoon, moving into East Tennessee by the evening. The weather pattern is trending more for a severe storm though a low-end tornado threat does exist, the weather service said.
Knoxville weather radar
Liz Kellar is a Tennessee Connect reporter. Email liz.kellar@knoxnews.com.
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This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Knoxville weather: Forecast shows severe storm risk starting Tuesday
