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A nice but chilly gameday is ahead as Tennessee takes on Kentucky tomorrow. Expect mostly clear skies and calm winds, with temperatures dropping into the 40s by the end of the game.
A non-tropical low south of Bermuda has limited showers; subtropical development chances are 10% through 48 hours and 10% through 7 days. Gale-force winds are likely over parts of the central subtropical Atlantic through the weekend.
Dense Fog Advisory in effect for Scott, Campbell, Claiborne & Others until 9 AM EST Friday. Visibility is less than one quarter of a mile mainly in valleys and near waterways.
Special Weather Statement issued for Scott, Campbell, Claiborne, Hancock, Hawkins, Sullivan, Johnson, Morgan, Anderson, & Others this morning. Areas of fog will reduce visibility to under 1/4 mile at times, especially in river valleys and near lakes; slow down and use low beams.
A gale-force non-tropical low a few hundred miles south of Bermuda is producing cloudiness and showers. It has a 20% chance to form in 48 hours and 30% in 7 days, but upper-level winds may limit development.
Big changes are on the way as another cold front pushes through Friday, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures this weekend. Highs will struggle to get out of the 50s Saturday, with widespread frost and freezing conditions possible each night from Saturday through Monday.
The Ocoee River crested earlier today at 18.05 feet, breaking its previous record of 17.08 feet.
This comes after nearly 10 inches of rain fell across portions of North Georgia, contributing to catastrophic flooding in Copperhill, Tennessee.
A Flood Warning has been issued for Bradley, TN, McMinn, TN, Polk, TN. Expires Thursday, 11/5/26 at 4:15 PM.
A gale-force non-tropical low a few hundred miles south of Bermuda has disorganized convection and a 30% chance to develop subtropical characteristics in 48 hours, 40% in 7 days. Gale-force winds possible over parts of the central subtropical Atlantic through the weekend.
A Flood Warning has been issued for Bradley, TN, McMinn, TN, Polk, TN. Expires Thursday, 11/5/26 at 2:15 PM.
Flood Warning has been extended for South Central Polk County, TN, through 1:15 PM EST. Flooding from extreme overnight rain continues near Copperhill and downstream; 6–10 inches fell in northern GA. Turn around, don’t drown on flooded roads.
Northeast Tennessee Weather retweeted
(November 5, 2026 | 8:25 a.m. CT): The Tennessee State Emergency Operations Center has been activated to a Level 4 due to the flooding that has occurred in Polk County.
At this time, the flooding is expected to remain through this evening. Please avoid flooded roads and follow all local official guidance.
Northeast Tennessee Weather retweeted
Flash Flood Emergency in McCaysville, Georgia early this Thursday morning! Toccoa River is raging through town and into the Ocoee River in southeastern Tennessee!
For licensing contact @SevereStudios
@PappenheimWx @JordanHallWX @SevereStudios @ryanhallyall @ReedTimmerUSA
Flood Warning for Polk, TN is updated and continues through 11:15 AM EST. Flooding from excessive rainfall is ongoing, with rivers and low areas affected; heavy rain runoff from Georgia has kept Copperhill and Ducktown inundated.
A CATASTROPHIC Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Polk, TN counties. Expires Thursday, 11/5/26 at 11 AM.
The Ocoee River at Copperhill has exceeded the major flood stage as homes and businesses remain underwater. The latest stage is 17.8 feet, but it does appear it has peaked. A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY remains in effect for Copperhill in Polk County.
A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY remains in effect for Copperhill in Polk County. Widespread catastrophic flooding is ongoing with numerous homes and businesses under several feet of water. This is a life-threatening situation - avoid travel!
