Cool, Wet Weather Looms for Upcoming Memorial Day Weekend

CHATTANOOGA, TN – The weather in Tennessee is set to remain cool and wet as Memorial Day weekend approaches. On Saturday, scattered showers are expected throughout the morning and afternoon, though it will not be an all-day rain.

Temperatures will only reach the mid-70s during the day, with the possibility of evening lows dipping into the 50s. After midnight on Saturday, cloud cover will increase, indicating a shift in weather patterns.

According to local meteorologist Clay Smith, rain chances will intensify from Sunday to Tuesday, as multiple disturbances move through the Tennessee Valley. “You can expect a wet holiday weekend,” Smith said. “We could see rainfall amounts reaching 2-3 inches by next Wednesday.”

Residents are encouraged to prepare for a soggy Memorial Day, with temperatures expected to stay in the 70s due to increased cloud coverage and rainfall.

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