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Super storm: forecasters warn of thunder, lightning and high wind all week long

AN UPPER TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE WILL REMAIN ACROSS THE EASTERN
UNITED STATES FOR MUCH OF THE WEEK. SEVERAL ROUNDS OF DISTURBANCES
MOVING AROUND THE TROUGH WILL BRING SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS EACH DAY. — AN UPPER TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE WILL REMAIN ACROSS THE EASTERN UNITED STATES FOR MUCH OF THE WEEK. SEVERAL ROUNDS OF DISTURBANCES MOVING AROUND THE TROUGH WILL BRING SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EACH DAY. AN UPPER TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE WILL REMAIN ACROSS THE EASTERN UNITED STATES FOR MUCH OF THE WEEK. SEVERAL ROUNDS OF DISTURBANCES MOVING AROUND THE TROUGH WILL BRING SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EACH DAY.

By Staff Report June 30, 2015 2 min read

Local areas affected

Knox Jefferson Blount Sevier Sequatchie Bledsoe Rhea Meigs McMinn Monroe Marion Hamilton Bradley Polk

Starting today and continuing through Monday, forecasters from the National Weather Service have warned of severe thunderstorms moving through the Chattanooga region, a prediction that means residents could face a full week of rain, thunder, lightning and even hail in some cases.

Beginning this afternoon, the agency has called for numerous showers as a large low pressure area moves into the eastern U.S. But it won’t be moving through, forecasters warn. It’s here for an extended visit.

The potential exists for several severe storms, which could bring large hail and damaging wind gusts, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy rain and frequent lightning can be expected.

For the rest of the week, several rounds of what the NWS calls “disturbances” will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms each day, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.