SUMMARY: Good morning! As we kick off the work week, we’re facing warm temperatures in the upper 80s, with fall officially starting yesterday. An unsettled weather pattern is expected as a cold front approaches, bringing a level one risk for showers and thunderstorms today and tomorrow. Gusty winds and small hail may occur, particularly north of I-40. Overnight, conditions will calm, but rain chances will increase midweek with moisture coming from a developing tropical system in the Gulf. There’s a 70% chance for further development, promising more rain by the week’s end. Exciting times ahead!

The morning weather report for East Tennessee on Monday, Sept. 23.

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SUMMARY: As fall begins, temperatures reached 93°F, nearing a record high. A cooling trend is expected with increased rain chances due to a shift from high pressure to a trough of low pressure beginning Monday. This will bring moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, leading to scattered showers and possible thunderstorms starting Monday afternoon. By Thursday, a potential tropical system forming in the Caribbean may impact East Tennessee weather, with rainfall accumulating to an inch or more over the week. Anticipate changing forecasts as the tropics are unpredictable; stay updated on conditions throughout the week.

Continued hot weather through Monday with gradually increasing chances for scattered showers into the upcoming week.

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SUMMARY: Fire crews in Murray County responded to a large cornfield fire on Hampshire Pike Saturday. The fire, ignited by a combine, burned several rows of cut corn. Multiple fire units were deployed to manage and extinguish the blaze. Fortunately, crews successfully contained the flames before they could damage any uncut corn.

Crews dealt with a large cornfield fire in Maury County on Saturday.

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