Residents of Knoxville can anticipate a sweltering week ahead according to the latest weather updates. The National Weather Service in Knoxville reports that today's weather will be sunny with a tranquil shift in wind from calm to north at around 5 mph in the afternoon, pushing temperatures to a high near 89 degrees. As the city transitions into the night, skies are expected to remain mostly clear with the temperature dipping to around 65 degrees.
The high humidity hovering at 83% might make the air feel a tad heavier than the thermometer suggests. Heading into Tuesday, conditions are projected to get hotter, with temperatures climbing near 93 degrees under continuous sunny skies. Similarly, Tuesday night should stay mostly clear, with lows settling around 69 degrees, providing some respite from the day's heat.
Midweek forecasts introduce a shift toward more dynamic weather patterns. The National Weather Service anticipates a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday. Though the day will start mostly sunny, with a high near 94 degrees, calming winds of 5 mph from the southwest might not do much to dissipate the mounting heat. Wednesday night could bring more precipitation, with a 60% likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, particularly before 11 pm.
Looking forward to the remainder of the week, the risk for showers and thunderstorms persists each day, although skies are expected to be predominantly sunny with high temperatures lingering near 89 to 94 degrees. The chance of nighttime storms decreases slightly, with a 30 percent chance reported for Thursday night and a diminishing 10 percent by Friday night. However, the possibility of rain will hang over Knoxville, much like the calm winds that seem to be a consistent evening fixture.
As the weekend approaches, those planning outdoor activities should keep an eye on the skies. Saturday presents a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, sustaining the week's hot trend, as temperatures are predicted to hover around 94 degrees. Evening conditions ease just a little, with a low of around 75 degrees and a continuing chance for rain. The week is set to close with a high probability of rain on Sunday, where the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms increases to 60%, tempering the heat slightly to a high near 91 degrees.
