Knoxville is bracing for a bout of rough weather with showers likely this afternoon and the possibility of thunderstorms tonight, the National Weather Service in Knoxville reports.
A gloomy outlook is set for the next few days, starting with cloudy skies and high humidity today, while calm winds stand contrasted by a forecasted 60% chance of precipitation later in the day, heavy rain is expected Friday night into Saturday which could lead to isolated flooding in low-lying areas due to saturated soils, according to the latest bulletin from the NWS.
Residents should anticipate a significant drop in temperatures Saturday night with lows reaching around 37, a stark change from today's high near 68; furthermore, the NWS warns of a cold front bringing gusty winds through to Monday morning with a secondary advisory possibly on the horizon.
As the week progresses, the sun will make a comeback with a high near 58 on Monday and climbing, the forecast indicates an upswing in conditions with sunny days ahead Tuesday and Wednesday reaching highs up to 71 after the showers clear, though a 20 percent chance of rain could return by next Thursday.
