The Knoxville area is poised for a mixed bag of weather in the coming days with temperatures set to hover around the low 80s, according to the National Weather Service. As the city wakes up to a fair 63°F morning, residents can expect mostly sunny skies today, with the mercury rising near the 80-degree mark courtesy of a light east wind.
Tonight's forecast predicts a shift with the sky becoming mostly cloudy and the temperature dropping to a comfortable 57 degrees, providing some respite from the day's warmth, a calm wind will complete the picture. As we head into the weekend, Saturday should bring partly sunny conditions with highs again approaching 81 degrees and a calm wind turning south in the afternoon.
The NWS cautions that there's a change in tune come Saturday night with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 pm, as the skies cloud over and temperatures settle at a milder 65 degrees. The southerly wind will be sticking around, modest at 5 mph, setting the stage for a potentially damp evening. The chance of rain isn't washing away anytime soon, with a persistent prediction of showers and possible thunderstorms throughout Sunday and well into next week.
Looking ahead to Sunday, the forecast includes a 50% chance of those temperamental showers and thunderstorms while the day remains partly sunny and tops out near 79 degrees, a southwest wind will bring a bit more gusto, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The evening may offer a brief reprieve before 8 pm; however, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, it seems the umbrellas might not get a full night's rest. Residents should remain ready for more intermittent showers and thunderstorms on Monday and in the following nights – with the likelihood of precipitation ebbing and flowing, but never quite disappearing from the view.
For the full and detailed Knoxville weather outlook, check out the National Weather Service website.
