TENNESSEE VALLEY WEATHER BLOG

Quiet weather for today. Isolated storm chances return. Big time heat by late week.

By Ben Luna | June 27, 2023

All is quiet across the Tennessee Valley on this early Tuesday morning. The frontal boundary that brought the storms to the area on Sunday has shifted south, and that’s allowed slightly drier air to temporarily filter into the region. Skies are clear this morning, and we expand that to continue through our Tuesday. Daytime highs […]

Summer Heat & Humidity Back With A Vengeance This Week

By Ben Luna | June 26, 2023

This week will feel like a sauna without the relaxing music or eucalyptus. The temperature begins to rise this week, with highs in the upper 90s and lower 100s expected Thursday through Saturday. As of now, it appears that the best days to be outside are today and tomorrow because the temperatures are relatively cooler […]

Severe storms possible today. Hotter weather ahead, especially by late week.

By Ben Luna | June 25, 2023

Weather is quiet across the Tennessee Valley early on this Sunday morning, but we are watching developments off to the north in the Upper Midwest ahead of a cold front that will move our way over the next 24 hours. Severe weather has been ongoing across portions of Iowa, Illinois, and northeast Missouri in association […]

Severe Storms Again Possible This Weekend

By Ben Luna | June 24, 2023

We have finally arrived at the weekend, and I am sure everyone is looking forward to a brief break from the rain. However, do not put away your rain gear just yet because, while the chance of showers and storms is low Saturday, it is not completely zero. In addition to the rain, temperatures are […]

Father’s Day Ushers In Severe Storm Threat

By Ben Luna | June 17, 2023

This weekend is predicted to have showers and storms, some of which could be strong or severe. The greatest risk for severe storms is on Sunday, with heavy rain, lightning, damaging straight-line winds, and hail possible. Due to extensive rainfall, flooding may also be a problem by Sunday and into the following week. As we […]

Fish in the Forecast: The Bizarre Phenomenon of “Fish Rain” in Texarkana

By Ben Luna | June 15, 2023

We’ve all heard the phrase “It’s raining cats and dogs outside,” but imagine walking outside and seeing fish fall from the sky. Despite the fact that this occurrence might seem like an absurd joke, did you know that people have long been reporting seeing fish fall from the sky? On December 29, 2021, Texarkana experienced […]

Unsettled Weather Pattern Continues This Week

By Ben Luna | June 13, 2023

Sunday’s weather was very active with widespread showers and storms. Some of those storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings, and even a tornado warning. Luckily, today’s weather is much calmer. Not much rain to talk about until overnight, mainly after 11 p.m. Scattered showers are expected overnight. Highs are expected to be in the upper 70s […]

Strong to Severe Storms in the Forecast for Sunday

By Ben Luna | June 13, 2023

This weekend is expected to be a split between wet and dry conditions. Dry weather is predicted for today and tomorrow, then showers and storms are expected to return in force on Sunday. Saturday storms are expected to be widespread and could pose a severe weather risk. Along with thunder, these storms could produce damaging […]