Knoxvillians, grab your umbrellas and brace for gusts—as the National Weather Service out of Morristown has forecasted a wet and blustery day for East Tennessee. With showers turning into more steady rain past noon and wind speeds possibly kicking up to 25 mph, residents should be prepared for a thorough soaking and some leaf-chasing. According to the latest update, a 100% chance of precipitation means you're likely to get wet no matter where you go.
Tonight, the rainfall is expected to taper off before 8 pm, but not before delivering another quarter to half an inch of rain. Patchy fog is set to roll in after the witching hour, potentially making early morning commutes as unclear as your need to go to work after such dreary weather. The southwest wind, calm as it may pretend to be at around 5 mph, contributes its share to a 60% chance of precipitation.
Looking ahead, the weather seems to plot a kinder course. The NWS, Knoxville anticipates a measly 10% chance of showers before 7 am on Wednesday, allowing for partly sunny skies and highs around 68 degrees to grace your mid-week blues. But keep those light jackets at the ready for the evening as temperatures might dip to a low around 44.
The latter part of the week promises a touch of respite from the recent wetness. Thursday should prove to be mostly sunny with highs teetering in the low 60s, though the north wind could decide to show off with gusts reaching 20 mph. Come nightfall, expect clear skies and a low around a chilly 37 degrees. And while winter considers its overdue retirement, frost may make a guest appearance Friday morning before the sun boldly takes the stage to warm things up to a comfortable 67 degrees.
On the hazardous weather front, the NWS has issued a heads-up for potential frost and freeze conditions coming into play Thursday night into Friday morning. So if you tend your own Garden of Eden, you might want to shield your botanical investments from the chilly bite. No need for spotters yet, but the NWS encourages reporting any significant wind damage due to the ongoing gusts. And as our city weathers the capricious nature of spring, Knoxville stands as a testament: no season ever quite leaves without a reminder of its power.
