Rain, Then Colder For The Weekend
November 14th, 2008, 5:36 pm · 4 Comments · posted by dglenn
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An abrupt change in our local weather is on tap for the weekend. A surge of Gulf moisture from the south will move into the Tennessee Valley in advance of a strong cold front through Saturday morning. This will provide most of our local region with some soaking rainfall through the night. A few thunderstorms could occur during the night, but most should stay below severe levels. On average, an inch of rain is possible through Saturday morning.
The cold front should pass through Chattanooga Saturday morning which will end the heavy rainfall. Scattered light rain will still be possible even with the passage of the front. Breezy and colder conditions can be expected behind the front as a brisk northwest wind kicks in. Temperatures Saturday morning should be in the lower 50s and then drop to the 40s by late Saturday afternoon. By late Saturday night, local temperatures will drop to the middle/upper 30s. Dry conditions, but below normal temperatures should continue through most of next week.
Snow in November? Well, last month many of us were asking “Snow in October?”. It will be possible for some periods of flurries or light snow showers behind the cold front late Saturday afternoon and Saturday night before the air dries out. No problems are expected. However, the best chance for this to occur will be at higher elevations (especially east of the city).
Bundle up, a cooler than normal period is on tap for the next 7 days!
David Glenn
Storm Track 9 Chief Meteorologist
November 15th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
David: You do a great job. I am wondering if there has ever been a reported tornado during a blizzard or during thunder-snow. If there has, I wonder if such a tornado could reach EF3-EF5 status in cold air like that?
November 18th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Hi! I came to read about the weather for Saturday. I am having an outdoor carnival themed birthday party in Dunlap at 1:00. Why does the 7 day forcast say 0% chance of rain, but here is says it will rain? Can you tell me if its going to be very windy around that time? I can stand 52 degrees, but not if its windy and the sun is blocked by clouds. Any additional help would be GREAT! Thanks for writing this blog, its really helping me make plans.
November 18th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Hi Angie,
This blog post is for last weekend. That is why I am writing about the rain. The upcoming weekend should be dry. 52 will be about what to expect by late afternoon Saturday.
David
November 18th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Thanks! I should have noticed the date, sorry! Thanks for the quick reply and for the forcast, your the best