Knoxville woke up shrouded in a thick cloak of fog this morning, reducing visibility to a mere fraction of a mile. The National Weather Service reported that the dewpoint matched the temperature at 48° F, creating humidity that topped off at 100 percent. Fortunately for commuters, the misty veil is expected to lift before 8 am, giving way to clear skies and sunshine with a high near 73 degrees.
While the day may start calm, the National Weather Service anticipates a small window for showers before nightfall with a mere 10 percent chance before 8 pm tonight. For those planning to spend the evening out, they can expect mostly clear skies, with temperatures dropping to around 50 and a gentle west wind.
Looking ahead, Sunday promises sunny conditions again and a slight uptick in warmth with a high forecasted near 76 degrees. The NWS Knoxville notes that the wind will shift to a southwest direction, carrying on at a mild 5-10 mph. As night falls, increasing clouds suggest a change in the weather pattern, with a low of around 54 degrees expected.
The upcoming week appears to take a turn for the unsettled. Starting Monday, the likelihood of precipitation climbs to 30 percent after 2 pm, with conditions mostly cloudy and a high also near 76. The NWS cautions that showers are likely to intensify late into Monday night, predicting a 70 percent chance of rainfall. Temperatures are expected to remain mild, with a low dipping to a comfortable 61 degrees, accompanied by a persistent south wind.
The real action hits on Tuesday when the NWS has forecasted a tempestuous mix of showers and possible thunderstorms with a high likelihood, placing chances at 90 percent. Knoxville should brace for a similarly turbulent Tuesday night with ongoing storms and sustained winds around 10 mph, featuring gusts potentially as high as 20 mph.
The rest of the week seems to continue this pattern with intermittent chances of showers and thunderstorms, particularly on Wednesday with a 50 percent chance and heading into Thursday night. By Friday, residents can expect showers and a possible thunderstorm to round out the workweek, with temperatures maintaining in the mid-70s.
