The National Weather Service in Morristown will be holding an open house this Saturday for visitors to learn what a typical work day looks like in the office.Vi
Mountain waves, it's a large-scale wind pattern that typically happens in the cooler months from fall to early spring.This weather phenomenon occurs in many mou
I'm sure you've heard meteorologists refer to high and low pressure.As many of you know, the weather you are experiencing is heavily influenced by upper-level p
Recently, there was a classic example of a dust devil that formed in Shady Valley, Tennessee.When it comes to dust devils, the weather conditions that form the
As dry weather in the Southeast persists, drought conditions continue to worsen.In parts of Northeast Tennessee, this is the worst drought since 2016, and it's
How does this year’s solar eclipse compare to 2017?This eclipse won’t cover quite as much of the sun this time locally (88% vs. 96% back in 2017). The path of t
Folks in Washington County, Virginia and Johnson County, Tennessee were treated to a rare sight as a moonbow, or lunar rainbow was shining bright over the late
It's spring break for many students which means a trip to the beach and coastal locations.While it may seem like all fun in the sun, there's a hidden danger, ri
A cold morning in the mountains brings a familiar sight, we are talking about the formation of rime ice.Many of you are familiar with frost, which describes the
With the arrival of warmer temperatures, it can be tempting to plant sensitive vegetation and plants, but as many of you know, cold spells are not done quite ye
Severe weather awareness week is underway in Tennessee and Tuesday’s topic has to do with an underrated killer, we are talking about the dangers of lightning.In
The weather pattern continues to be active with multiple storm systems influencing our weather each week. In that regard, El Nino has not failed to disappoint.F
The average snowfall has continued to decline for the past several decades leaving many of us wondering when the Tri-Cities will see a decent snow.When it comes
It's no secret, rain can seriously disrupt your daily plans.When the forecast is calling for a chance of rain, what does this really mean?Let's say we have made
The thermometer may be reading in the thirties, but there is something that the thermometer is not telling you, the wind chill or how it feels outside.The wind
With winter fast approaching, freezing temperatures will make be making a return to the Tri-Cities.It's important to take preventative steps to protect you and
As moderate drought persists, the weather conditions have become extremely susceptible to wildfires.It is highly recommended to not do any burning even in your
A combination of abnormally dry conditions and gusty winds have led to an increase in wildfires across the Southern Appalachians.The Tri-Cities Airport is runni
A drive to the mountains means beautiful scenery and more often than not, cooler temperatures.However, in some cases it's not always cooler as you go up in elev
An astronomical display will be putting on a show for many folks across the U.S. this Saturday.The 2023 annular solar eclipse will occur the afternoon of Octobe
Autumn chill brings a familiar sight that only comes with cooler temperatures, that is the formation of frost.Visually, frost can have many appearances, resembl
With winter just three months away, the question many folks have is how much snow we will receive this winter season.Last winter, the Tri-Cities Airport only re
Autumn, it's a time to enjoy with family and friends, trips to corn mazes, pumpkin spice lattes, and of course, the most colorful foliage nature has to offer.
Autumn is one of the most colorful times of the year.This year's leaf peeping season is just around the corner.For most of us, peak colors occur in the month of
It's July, the time of year when trees display an array of green leaves, but you may have noticed some tree leaves are turning yellow.Why is this? Trees lose th
With the summer season rapidly approaching, many of us will be spending time at the beach and coastal locations.It may seem like all fun in the sun, but there's
What’s an inversion? An inversion is when the temperature gets warmer with height.We usually think of the temperature falling with height, but in this case, the
With parts of the Tri-Cities region now in abnormally dry or moderate drought conditions, it's important to know how the United States Drought Monitor uses diff
Flowers are still beautiful during the fall, but when temperatures drop at or below freezing, it can mean the end of the growing season for flowers and cold sen
Autumn is one of the most radiant times of the year.The nights are cool, the air is crisp and the leaves are changing colors.In the Tri-Cities area, trees will
The Tri-Cities area can see a lot of rain sometimes.That is why volunteers with CoCoRaHS work diligently to send weather reports to the National Weather Service
As temperatures continue to climb, you might not be the only thing struggling in the heat - your car’s battery might also be facing difficulties. Temperature plays a major role in battery health and life because it effects the speed...
Most cars today have a thermometer built in to measure the temperature outside, but how accurate of a reading is it? To get an accurate temperature, a thermometer must be placed in an ideal location. The best spot for a...
Have you ever looked up and seen a halo around the sun? This is caused by the refraction, or bending, of sunlight as it hits ice crystals in cirrus clouds high in the atmosphere. Sometimes this halo has a flash...
With summertime heat on the way it's important to be aware of heat related illnesses, mainly heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Both happen when our bodies overheat from being exposed to really hot temperatures for a long time or from...
You might have heard the rhyme "Red sun in morning, sailors take warning. Red sun at night, sailors delight," or some other variation. When the sun rises in the east, it sends visible light out to the west. Visible light...
As temperatures continue to rise, you might find yourself sweating more. Though it feels gross, sweating is our body's way of cooling off. Our internal body temperature usually stays around 98 degrees Fahrenheit. When we're outside in really warm temperatures...
