THURSDAY WEATHER: Rain will remain likely today and for the next several days, though it won’t rain all the time or even most of the time. There’s a 60% chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, with a high of 84°. Rain chances will be about the same tomorrow and Saturday — primarily during the afternoon hours, with temperatures reaching the mid 80s each day. Overall rain totals will be modest, but rain will be a threat each day.
WEEKEND WEATHER: After about an 80% chance of rain on Saturday, we”ll dry out somewhat on Sunday. There’s only a 20% chance of thunderstorms Sunday. Temperatures will top out in the mid 80s each day.
NEXT WEEK: We’ll see temperatures climb into the upper 80s with slight chances of afternoon thunderstorms to start next week.
RIVER CONDITIONS: Above-average streamflows continue. The Big South Fork River is flowing near 700 cubic feet per second (cfs), and Clear Fork is around 200 cfs. Both are in the 75th percentile for this time of year. Water clarity is poor. Water temperatures are topping out in the upper 70s during the peak of afternoon heating.
TROPICAL WATCH: No tropical storm formation is expected in the Atlantic basin for at least the next 7 days.
ON THE AGENDA: Today is Election Day in Scott County and across Tennessee. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. The Independent Herald will have live video coverage of the results tonight, beginning at 8 p.m. The Gerry McDonald Mission House, located on Church Avenue, directly behind First United Methodist Church, is open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. You are eligible to receive food once per month. 569-8828. The Scott County Senior Citizens Center (Main Street, Oneida) will host exercise from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
