Knoxville residents can look forward to a mix of sunny skies and possible showers in the coming week, according to the latest weather updates. The National Weather Service in Knoxville reported that today will be mostly sunny with a high nearing 78 degrees. Despite the calm start, southwest winds are expected to pick up, ranging from 5 to 15 mph, and could reach gusts as high as 20 mph. Forecast details shared by the NWS confirm that tonight may see a shift to mostly cloudy skies, and temperatures dipping to around 64.
The outlook for Monday includes a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers after 2 pm, with mostly cloudy conditions persisting and highs again near 78. Similar wind conditions will persist into Monday night when showers and potential thunderstorms could develop, with a 40 percent chance of precipitation. The mercury is expected to hold steady with a low of around 66 degrees. However, as the week progresses, Tuesday is forecasted to bring more significant weather changes.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely on Tuesday, with a 90 percent chance of precipitation, turning from likely to almost certain after 11 am, and continuing into the night. Highs will hover near 76 with breezy conditions including southwest winds at 15 to 20 mph, escalating to gusts as high as 30 mph. This wet pattern is set to give way partially on Wednesday, which may see a mix of sun and clouds alongside a 50 percent chance of more showers and possible thunderstorms.
Those looking forward to clearer skies will appreciate the latter half of the forecast, as Wednesday night drops to a lower probability of precipitation. The sky will begin to clear up, leading into a mostly sunny Thursday with brisk high temperatures around 54 degrees. The weather service indicates nighttime conditions through Friday will remain cold, with lows hovering around the mid-30s. The weekend appears to promise a return to more pleasant conditions with sunshine and daytime highs inching into the lower 60s.
