Showers and storms to start Friday [Video]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Just plan on keeping the rain gear handy for the foreseeable future and showers and storms settle in for the extended period.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

It’s a wet start to Friday as light to moderate rain moves across the area. Through the mid-morning the rain will become more widespread and bring with it some heavy downpours at times.

On Friday, we’ll pick up between a tenth to quarter of an inch of rain with temperatures holding in the mid to upper 70s for the afternoon.