Knoxville residents better watch their matches today – the National Weather Service in Morristown is warning of fire risks for the area, with gusty winds and dry conditions fanning potential flames. "The combination of west to southwest winds gusting up to 30 mph at times and low relative humidities today will continue an elevated fire risk until early this evening," the service cautioned, suggesting that folks contact local burn permitting authorities before lighting any fires that could rage out of control.
Aside from the fiery advisory, it's a clear day out there, with temperatures cruising to a comfy high near 68 degrees; however, it's not going to stay so balmy as nighttime approaches, we're looking at a drop to around 37 degrees, a northwest wind calming down as it shifts north after the witching hour. While Thursday promises more sunshine and a high kissing 65 degrees, clouds will make their entrance as Friday nears bringing a 60% chance of showers that may dampen plans in the afternoon.
Weekend warriors might face a soggy start with an 80% chance of showers and a low around 50 degrees dominating Friday night, intent on upholding its 60% threat of precipitation into early Saturday. But don't let the early gloom fool you; expect a high near 59 degrees and maybe some sun fighting its way through in the afternoon wind gusts could soar as high as 25 mph, says the NWS.
Looking ahead, you've got a partly sunny Monday with the mercury reaching for 70 degrees, though keep umbrellas close by for a 40% chance of night showers – the cozy low of 49 degrees might not be enough to keep you dry. Tuesday's trend keeps the sky mostly cloudy and heightens the chance of showers to 60% with highs near 68, as per the NWS.
