Widespread showers and thunderstorms can be expected today and tonight for areas in East Tennessee, including the Chattanooga region according to the National Weather Service.
Heavy rainfall and the possibility of localized flooding is the biggest threat. A few strong to severe storms will be possible across southeast Tennessee and extreme southwest North Carolina.
Storms could include damaging winds and small hail.
The hazardous weather outlook issued includes these area counties: Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie.