Residents in Knoxville and its surrounding areas should be prepared to keep their umbrellas close. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 pm today, with mostly cloudy conditions and high temperatures around 87 degrees Fahrenheit.
The humidity, steadily high at 94%, is set to contribute to the likelihood of downpours spiraling off into the night. With "a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms" expected, overnight lows are predicted to drop only slightly, providing little respite from the day's heat. In the following days, residents should consistently prepare to encounter the unexpected burst of thunder or sudden shower.
The NWS update further details a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms for Tuesday, suggesting a wetter day ahead with possible "new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms." As the week progresses, similar patterns are expected to persist, with precipitation probabilities firmly planted in the 60-80% range.
The NWS has also issued a Hazardously Weather Outlook, warning of "heavy rainfall that may cause localized flooding." Such conditions are anticipated not just today, but "each day through the rest of the week, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours." Spotters, while not presently activated, may need to stay vigilant as the week laden with rain and storms unfolds.
