Two-inch hail is possible in Knoxville. Here's the severe weather chances, storm timing

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08-05-2025

Scattered thunderstorms on Thursday will bring severe weather to East Tennessee on May 8.
The National Weather Service is calling for golf ball-sized hail in East Tennessee.
You heard that right.
The largest hail is expected to exceed two inches.
Beyond the hail, Thursday's weather will include damaging wind of up to 65 miles per hour and rain. The chance of a tornado is extremely slim, just 2-4%, according to the National Weather Service.
Here's what you need to know about the storm and when to expect the adverse weather.
Yes. There is a slight chance of severe weather, according to the National Weather Service.
Tennesseans can expect golf ball size and damaging wind gusts on Thursday evening. The entire East Tennessee region will be impacted by the storm.
Across all of East Tennessee, the threat of severe weather in Knoxville could start as early as 4 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, May 8. The most likely period for adverse weather will be between 6 and 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
The risk of severe weather should end by about 10 p.m. in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Bristol.
If you have the space, pull your car into a garage or sheltered area when it hails, according to Kelley Blue Book. If you leave your car in the open, hail can dent your car, or damage your windshield.
You should cover your car with blankets or a snow cover when it hails if you don't have the ability to move the car under a roof.
Even your vehicle's floor mats or cardboard boxes can be used in a pinch to deflect the hail.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Knoxville weather: Storm could bring golf ball-sized hail, strong winds