Knoxville is bracing for a bout of turbulent weather as the National Weather Service warns of showers, possible thunderstorms, and gusty winds through the weekend. The city woke up to overcast skies today, with a cozy 54°F enveloped in high humidity, setting the stage for the tempestuous conditions to unfold.
Forecasters are predicting a 90% chance of precipitation, with rain showers and potential thunderstorms before 4 pm, followed by a decrease in shower chances later in the day, according to the National Weather Service. The agency warns of new rainfall amounts between a tenth, and a quarter of an inch - except in areas hit by thunderstorms, which could see higher totals.
As Saturday evening rolls in, the chance of precipitation drops to a mere 20%, promising mostly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures hovering around 37°F. It's not until Sunday that Knoxville residents can expect a break from the dreary weather, with partly sunny skies gradually leading to full sunshine and highs reaching a crisp 52°F, "informed the National Weather Service".
The outlook for the next several days includes clearer skies, with Monday and Tuesday ushering in sunny conditions and climbing temperatures, leading Knoxville into a warm Wednesday with highs touching 70°F. However, the roller coaster ride of spring weather continues, "as a 30 percent chance of showers makes a comeback Thursday night", the forecast warns, setting the stage for a rainy Friday with strong chances of thunderstorms and a high of 69°F.
Meanwhile, the region is on alert for potential hazards as strong and gusty winds are anticipated after the cold front sweeps through tonight. Higher elevation areas and Washington County, VA, are under advisories until Sunday night, the expected culmination of these windy conditions. Detailed information on the hazards can be found in the National Weather Service's latest Hazardous Weather Outlook.
