The forecast for Knoxville, Tennessee promises a stretch of clear skies and rising temperatures throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. Today's weather is sunny with an afternoon high creeping towards 79°F with a slight northern breeze. Evening temperatures are expected to dip to a comfortable 56°F under mostly clear skies. The calm is set to continue into Wednesday, featuring virtually uninterrupted sunshine and a high of around 85°F.
Looking towards the weekend, Knoxville is gearing up for a sizzling few days. Thursday's forecast anticipates pure sunshine and a high nearing the 90° mark, climbing even further by Friday to a sweltering 93°F with similar conditions rolling into Saturday. For those planning weekend activities, keep in mind that nightfall will provide little respite, with lows hovering around the upper 60s, inviting everyone to linger a bit longer under the mostly clear night sky.
The heat wave is poised to peak on Sunday, with the temperature gauge set to tap a high near 94°F. However, a slight weather shift is expected as next week begins. Monday might bring a change in the pattern with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, though temperatures are still predicted to remain high at about 91°F amid mostly sunny conditions.
All this information comes as a courtesy of the National Weather Service, who provide detailed and regularly updated weather data on their website. Knoxville residents and visitors should stay prepared for the upcoming heat and take necessary precautions to stay hydrated and cool. From midweek until the weekend, minimal wind is forecasted, which may lead to stagnated hot air, so those sensitive to heat should take extra care during the period.