The National Weather Service in Knoxville has issued a detailed forecast and hazardous weather outlook for parts of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. The forecast predicts a high chance of showers and thunderstorms over the coming days, beginning today and continuing through the end of the week.
According to the forecast, there is a strong likelihood of showers and thunderstorms today with an 80% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch expected, although higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. The pattern of storms and showers carries over into tonight when the chance of precipitation remains high at 60%. New rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch could be seen. The temperature will hover around a comforting 72 degrees as the Southwest wind maintains a calm 5 mph.
Moving into Tuesday, the forecast suggests similar conditions with showers and thunderstorms likely both in the morning and afternoon. The day could also see high temperatures near 87 degrees, with heat index values climbing as high as 95. Those conditions will include a steady southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph and an 80% chance of precipitation, with rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
The NWS' hazardous weather outlook echoes these forecasts, highlighting a continuation of potential weather threats throughout the week. It suggests that there is an ongoing risk of localized flooding due to repeated heavy rainfall this afternoon and into the evening. The outlook also indicates the possibility of strong to marginally severe storms with damaging winds being the primary concern for today and into Tuesday. While the risk seems more moderate for Wednesday and the days following, the chance of showers and thunderstorms persists, albeit at a lower probability for widespread hazardous weather.
In addition to weather forecasts, spotters are encouraged to report incidents of flooding and damaging winds, which will help the National Weather Service track and respond to hazardous conditions as they develop. While the risk lowers in the latter part of the week, the NWS' outlook urges continued vigilance as weather patterns remain unpredictable. Stay informed and prepared for sudden weather changes by following updates from local weather services.
