SUMMARY: Good morning, East Tennessee! This is your meteorologist, Daven, with a fantastic day ahead. Although we’re starting with a bit of a chilly morning, temperatures will rise into the lower 70s under sunny skies. Whether you’re celebrating or just getting outside, it’s a great day to enjoy the beautiful weather.

Here is your morning weather report for Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

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SUMMARY: This weekend promises beautiful weather with temperatures reaching the low 70s, although it starts off chilly at around 40 degrees. Currently, there’s a significant rainfall deficit, with only traces recorded this October, potentially making it the driest on record. High pressure is maintaining these dry, warm conditions, though a cold front may arrive later next week. The tropics are being monitored, particularly a potential tropical cyclone near Mexico and another system north of Puerto Rico. Temperatures will gradually warm into the mid to upper 70s next week, so enjoy the pleasant outdoor weather!

While high pressure is in control, sunshine will be plentiful through the middle of next week. Conditions will also remain very dry.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Davis Nolan discusses this winter’s weather forecast, indicating a likelihood of above-normal temperatures (33-40% chance) for December, January, and February in Atlanta, due to an expected weak El Niño. Precipitation predictions show equal chances of above or below normal. Typically, weak El Niño conditions result in warmer winters with some cold periods but less confidence in specific weather events. Matt Reagan from the National Weather Service noted that a weak El Niño may lead to an earlier and potentially stronger severe weather season from January to March, adding uncertainty to the overall forecast.

Davis Nolan spoke with a National Weather Service meteorologist about how La Niña will affect winter.

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