According to the National Weather Service, there is a Flood Watch in effect for Greene County through Thursday morning.
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. The flood watch for flash flooding has been extended until 5 AM on Thursday.
Over the past couple of days, many locations have received 2-4 inches or more of rainfall. Additional showers and thunderstorms can be expected today with many locations likely to receive an additional 1-2 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Locally higher amounts are possible. Some of the storms will likely be severe with damaging winds as the main concern, mainly this afternoon through the evening hours.
Greene County Specifics:
- Severe Weather: SLIGHT RISK (LEVEL 2 OF 5)
- Main threats: damaging winds, flash flooding
- Timing: 8PM to 2 AM (estimated)
- Rainfall totals: 1-3 inches depending on locations
According to the Office of Emergency Management, Greeneville received almost 1 1/4 inches of rainfall in less than two hours on Tuesday. After this week’s rainfall though, the drought status should improve.
Moreover, hot and humid conditions are expected outside of storms, especially further south with heat index values in excess of 100 degrees.
Additional storms are expected on Thursday, especially further north in Tennessee and southwest Virginia. Damaging winds are possible with the stronger storms. Hot and humid conditions are also expected on Thursday with heat index values around 105 degrees in the central and southern Valley.
