KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Storm chances return this afternoon, but a calmer summer forecast is expected next week.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: FRIDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING: Friday will start off calm with mostly clear skies and warm temperatures. Rain is expected to begin in the early afternoon, with storms developing throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Not all areas in the WVLT viewing region will experience storms, but the highest likelihood of storms will be near the TN/NC state border. Temperatures will reach the low 90s ahead of the storms. Any storms should dissipate by 10 PM, leading to dry weather overnight.
MAIN IMPACTS: Winds of 10-20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph during storms, heavy rain, and a low risk of hail.
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