KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People should stay wary of storms on Saturday, especially in the latter half of the day. It will mark the second day in a row that storms can impact the region.
The storms are expected to start as a smattering in the afternoon, a few of which could be strong. Then, a heavier and more organized line of storms is expected to push through the region in the late evening and into the early overnight hours, between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
If people hear thunder, they should head indoors and take shelter in a sturdy building. Anyone on the road should also stay wary of localized flooding, and make sure never to drive through large puddles. There's no telling how deep they can be, and driving through flooding can result in people getting trapped in their cars.
When will the weather impact me?
In the latter part of Saturday, from the afternoon and into the evening, people should stay wary of the chance for rain. Scattered storms are possible, and some could be strong. However, a more organized line of heavier showers and thunderstorms is expected to push through in the late evening and into the early overnight hours.
That line of storms is expected to hit between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. That line could bring the chance for flooding.
What's the impact?
It's important people remember that if thunder booms, they should go inside. Thunder signals an approaching strong storm that could cause damage. Rain could also cause puddles to form along some roads, and so drivers should use caution.
Never drive through a flooded area of road — there's no telling how deep it actually is. Attempting to drive through one can severely damage vehicles and cause people to become trapped in their cars.
Gusty winds can also send some small debris flying, so people should make sure that anything they need from outside that isn't either heavy or bolted down is brought inside their homes.
