Rain in Chattanooga space may affect Memorial Day weekend journey

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga space is anticipated to see showers and a few storms this Memorial Day weekend.

According to AAA, nearly 800 thousand vacationers from Tennessee are predicted hit the street.

This comes as our space has seen a number of crashes, with one inflicting visitors back-ups on I-24.

Officials warn drivers that with the practice, some spots on the street may very well be slicker than others.

TDOT says drivers ought to decelerate, and hold distance from the automobile in entrance of them.

But, visitors could let up in some spots this weekend, as TDOT removes all lane closure associated to building for interstates and state routes.

Some drivers we spoke with say they’ve already seen an enchancment.

“With it being the holiday weekend, it’s been a little surprising how, how smooth it’s been so far, you know, expecting a lot more traffic,” mentioned Deidre Pitts, making her method to Nashville.

One driver emphasised the have to be cautious amid the rain. Laurie Pannell, Traveling to Kennesaw, GA

“Just have to be more alert with the rain and expected extra traffic,” mentioned Laurie Pannell as she heads to Kennesaw, Georgia. “But it’s been pretty good.”

AAA says the best time to be on the road this weekend is tomorrow before 11 a.m. , anytime on Sunday, and before 10 a.m. on Monday.

The TVA also provided an update on the region’s drought conditions.

They say regardless of the 2 to 4 inches of rainfall predicted for this weekend, it’ll probably not be sufficient drought reduction.