Knoxville is bracing for a mixed bag of weather conditions this week. Swaths of overcast skies and spotty showers are giving way to possible thunderstorms and gusty winds by afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Knoxville residents can expect a high near 77 degrees with a breezy southwest wind reaching speeds of 10 to 20 mph and gusting as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation today stands at a modest 30%. The National Weather Service cautions those venturing out to be prepared for sudden weather changes.
Tonight, the mostly cloudy skies are set to persist with the mercury dropping to around 62 degrees. The southwest winds will continue to blow at 10 to 15 mph, with occasional gusts potentially reaching up to 20 mph. As the week progresses, Thursday touts a promise of clearer skies after a cloudy start, with temperatures climbing to a warmer high near 85 degrees. However, meteorologists expect conditions to gradually turn more tumultuous, with showers likely and a possible thunderstorm brewing after 2 a.m.
The outlook for Friday appears damp with an 80% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms, especially before 2 p.m. The high is anticipated to be around 76 degrees with the wind shifting from southwest to west in the afternoon. Transitioning into Friday night, the chance of showers declines yet lingers at 30% before the sky partially clears, and temperatures cool down to approximately 53 degrees.
The weekend forecast slightly improves with partly sunny conditions rolling in on Saturday and highs around 70 degrees. Nevertheless, the weather isn't set to stay settled for long, with a 20% chance of showers sneaking in after 2 a.m. and the nighttime low dipping to about 48 degrees. Sunday's forecast hints at more showers with a 40% chance, mainly post 8 a.m., and cloudy skies persisting throughout the day as temperatures settle around a cooler high of 62 degrees.
As the new week commences, clearer skies earnestly return. Monday promises mostly sunny conditions with the high rising near 67 degrees, while nightfall thrusts temperatures back towards a chillier 46 degrees. The pleasant weather is briefly here to stay, with Tuesday forecasting mostly sunny skies and highs nearing a comfortable 72 degrees.
