There is a medium to high chance of thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening across all of Middle and East Tennessee, which is currently under a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe weather. The primary concern on Friday is damaging winds. Storm chances remain elevated into Saturday, with the greatest risk for severe weather concentrated south of I-40. The main threats both days include damaging winds and hail potentially up to the size of golf balls. The most likely time for severe storms to occur is between 3 PM and 9 PM.