The National Weather Service in Knoxville reports that sunny skies and escalating temperatures are in the cards for today, hitting peaks close to a sweltering 96 degrees. A calm morning breeze is expected to gain momentum, turning southwest at approximately 5 mph as the afternoon approaches.
Tonight, storm watchers can anticipate a shift in the weather with a 50 percent probability of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. The wind, now westerly around 5 mph, is predicted to mellow by evening. While rainfall may generally range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, areas caught in thunderstorms might see higher amounts, according to the National Weather Service.
The forecast for Thursday suggests a continuance of unpredictability, beginning with a slight morning chance of showers, escalating to a 30% shot of showers and thunderstorms post-11 a.m. Cleaved by clouds and sun alike, the day's high is pegged near 89, but the heat index could push perceived temperatures to a stifling 95 degrees. The NWS anticipates the day's light winds will turn north at about 5 mph by the afternoon.
Shifting into the weekend, Friday maintains this pattern with a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Meanwhile, temperatures soar again to a scorching 94 degrees. The chance of precipitation dips slightly on Friday night, but not the heat. It lingers, setting the stage for Saturday when showers and thunderstorms are deemed 50 percent likely. In conclusion, Sunday's forecast intensifies with a 70% likelihood of rainfall and possible storms before tapering off slightly into the subsequent week.
