Yesterday Ruled "D2" - Another Round Of Storms Monday?

Another "Photo Friday" on Channel 3 Eyewitness News Today this morning. So a HUGE thanks to William Newberry of Chattanooga for sending this pretty sunset he shot from Missionary Ridge on Valentine's Day. What a sight!

What a windy day yesterday. Here are a few of the pre-frontal peak gusts:

• Chattanooga 36 MPH
• LaFayette, GA 37 MPH
• Calhoun, GA 42 MPH
• Lookout Mtn. 44 MPH
• Murphy, NC 46 MPH

From yesterday's post I think that's firmly in the "D2" category, although I didn't get to officially register that with the Dud-monster.

We were lucky that last night's storms simmered down as they hit the relatively dry air in the Tennessee Valley. There were over 300 severe weather reports yesterday alone stretching from NE Texas right up to our backdoor. The closest severe weather report was in Jackson County, AL where a tree fell onto a house. But this should be a reminder that severe weather season is upon us, and the next time we may not be as fortunate. We would like to see NOAA weather radios as common as smoke detectors in area homes. And we still have a way for you to get one that comes pre-programmed for the county or counties you would like to be warned for. Here's the link: http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/weather/weather_radio.cfm

By the way, we have been asked if these work anywhere in the U.S.. They do. And if you are purchasing one for a family member in another state, all you need to know is what county they live in. So it will be set up and come ready to operate right out of the box.

Weekend weather: A returning warm front will bring back the chance for scattered showers and a few thunderstorms Saturday. Hit and miss storms will be possible on Sunday. Highs both days into the low to mid 70s. Then mid 70s again for Monday ahead of a fairly strong front. So Monday night into Tuesday could be another round of severe weather as a line of storms marches our way. There will be a drop in temperatures behind this front though. Look for highs around 60 on Tuesday, and maybe down into the mid 30s for lows by Wednesday morning.