The Knoxville area is gearing up for a rollercoaster of weather changes, starting with a sunny day today and a potential thunderstorm looming on Friday, per the latest briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS). Those looking forward to enjoying the tail end of this sunny streak should do so quickly, as conditions are set to take a turn. According to NWS Knoxville, today will see highs nearing 79 degrees, with light winds shifting southwest later in the afternoon.
By tonight, the chance for showers creeps in after 4 a.m., though only at a slim 10 percent. Clouds will build up as temperatures dip to around 60 degrees, the southwest wind persisting through the night. However, on the cusp of a new day, Knoxville residents should brace for a 90 percent chance of precipitation come Friday morning. The NWS bulletin lays out a clear outlook of showers and possible thunderstorms post 8am, with new rainfall ranging between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Those planning on venturing out Friday night will want to keep their umbrellas close by, as the chance of showers and thunderstorms drops to fifty percent before 2 a.m. The weekend, however, brings reprieve with mostly sunny skies on Saturday and a high of 67 degrees. Continuing into Saturday night, skies will remain mostly clear with the low teetering at around 45.
The forecast ahead from NWS appears to promise a milder swing of weather patterns, with Sunday partly sunny and highs in the mid-60s. Come nightfall, temperatures are expected to fall to the upper 30s. But, Monday ushers in another sunny day with highs barely crossing the mid-50s. Monday night will noticeably chill down to about 29 degrees, setting the stage for a cool but sunny Tuesday. The pleasant weather is likely to hold steady through Wednesday with temperatures creeping up to a modest 59 degrees, signaling a reprieve from the boisterous bouts of Mother Nature's recent whims.
