Scattered showers and a few t-storms this morning, severe weather threat overnight

High Wind Warnings are in effect for the mountains of east Tennessee through 8 a.m. Sunday. Winds sustained out of the south at 25-40 mph. Gusts of up to 80 mph are possible along the highest peaks.

Wind Advisories are in effect for most of our viewing area through Sunday morning. Winds sustained out of the south at 15-25 mph. Gusts of up to 45 mph are possible for the lower elevations with gusts up to 50 mph possible along the highest elevations in southwest Virginia.

Red Flag Warnings are in effect for the mountains of east Tennesee through 8 a.m. Sunday. Fire danger is high in these locations. DO NOT burn outdoors in these areas.

The Storm Team 11 Forecast calls for a 40% chance of scattered showers and a few thunderstorms through this afternoon. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a mild high of 74 degrees. In addition, it will be windy with south winds sustained at 10-20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

A broken line of thunderstorms will move into the Tri-Cities overnight tonight (Saturday) into Sunday. A few of these could become strong to severe. The main threat is damaging winds, but large hail and an isolated spin-up tornado cannot be ruled out. The low will be 57 degrees. South winds will be sustained at 15-25 with gusts to 45 mph.

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Strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are likely early Sunday morning. Rainfall amounts could range from 1 to 1.5 inches through Monday. Locally higher amounts to the west and across the mountains will be possible. The afternoon will feature scattered showers and a few thunderstorms with a high of around 70 degrees. The chance of rain will be 80%. Winds will switch to the west sustained at 10-15 with gusts to 30 mph.

Sunday night will be mostly cloudy with a few rain showers. The low will be 36 degrees.

Monday we will see mostly sunny skies with a chilly high of 55 degrees for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Northwest winds will be sustained at 5-10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph possible. Monday night will be mostly clear with a low of 34 degrees.

Tuesday will be mild with a few passing clouds. The high will be around 68 degrees. Tuesday night will feature partly cloudy skies late with a low of 38 degrees.

Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 74 degrees. Partly cloudy with a few showers late Wednesday night. The low of 42 degrees.

Scattered showers will arrive ahead of a cold front. Highs will be cooler throughout the day. The high will only be around 50 degrees.

Next Friday remains cool with a 20% chance of mountain flurries early. The high will be 54 degrees.

Make sure to have multiple ways to receive watches and warnings overnight tonight. Turn OFF the Do Not Disturb setting on your phone so you will receive wireless emergency alerts.