Knoxville residents can look forward to soaking up some sunshine as the city is poised for a high near 71 degrees today. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a sunny sky with a gentle southwest breeze of 5 to 10 mph ushering in a warm midday spell. Clear conditions are expected to prevail through the evening, with a mild low around 45 degrees and winds shifting southeast after midnight.
Thursday promises to continue the trend with skies staying sunny and temperatures set to climb to an almost summery 78 degrees. The lightest of breezes will be present, about to gradually pick up to a southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph by the afternoon. As night sets, there’s a slight chance of rain - 20 percent, to be exact - after 2 a.m. with the low hovering around 58 degrees.
Friday's weather could turn quickly with an onset of potentially stormy conditions. A 90 percent chance of precipitation means showers and thunderstorms might dominate the day, starting after 8 a.m., with the mercury reaching a high of 68 degrees amidst gusty southwest winds.
The weekend is expected to see varying conditions, as Friday night might bring more showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., followed by possible showers late into the night. The highs for the weekend will range in the mid-60s, though the chance of rain persists into Sunday. By Monday, drier weather is anticipated to arrive with ‘breezy’ conditions marking a high near 53 degrees. Clear skies are expected again by Monday night, with lows plummeting around 30 degrees.
The forecasted week ahead comes full circle on Tuesday with a return to sunny skies and a high near 51 degrees, promising Knoxville residents a respite from early-week warmth to the temperamental showers that define Southern springs.
