Knoxville residents should brace for a wet and stormy week ahead, with meteorologists predicting persistent showers and thunderstorms. The forecast anticipates downpours starting today and continuing through the end of the week, which could disrupt outdoor activities and cause potential traffic hassles for commuters, according to the National Weather Service.
Tomorrow is looking equally soggy with a 60% chance of precipitation. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll in again by the afternoon. While gusts could reach up to 20 mph, we might see less than a tenth of an inch of rain, barring the unpredictability of thunderstorms. It's both a blessing and a curse for those hoping for relief or dreading the continuation of this dreary weather pattern. Overnight, the likelihood of rain isn't letting up much, and more thunderstorms could pop up before midnight as the temperature dips to around 63 degrees with light winds.
Midweek, the risk of severe weather increases, with Wednesday's storms potentially packing more punch, as highlighted in the weather service’s alert. The daytime high will climb to the mid-80s, offering no respite from the sticky combination of heat and precipitous skies; the chance of getting wet does not wane, wading through a predictable 60% chance of storms during the day and an 80% chance come nightfall.
By Thursday, the tempestuous pattern persists in Knoxville; the city can't seem to shake the rain, with showers and possible thunderstorms predicted throughout the day and gusts peaking at 30 mph. The weather service warned that an 80% chance of precipitation means residents will need to keep their umbrellas at hand and watch out for the blustery conditions, especially when driving or engaging in outdoor activities. Thursday night brings a slight respite, but still maintains a lingering threat of rain and thunderstorms before tapering off into a 60% likelihood of evening showers.
Heading into the weekend, things start to look a little brighter, though not completely dry. Friday’s weather is set to be mostly sunny despite a 30% chance of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon, followed by a mostly clear evening with a meager 10% chance of storms before 8 pm. The weekend forecast suggests a modicum of consistency; while Knoxville can anticipate mostly sunny days, there's still a lingering 20% chance of showers throughout, ensuring no absolute reprieve from the rain.
