The Knoxville area is bracing for a wet and stormy week ahead, according to the National Weather Service. Residents can expect showers and possible thunderstorms today, with the chances of precipitation sitting at 60 percent. The temperature will hover around a high near 81 degrees, with calm winds shifting southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. "Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon," as the NWS forecast detailed, with most of Knoxville under a canopy of clouds.
As the evening draws in, the likelihood of more showers and thunderstorms remains, particularly after midnight. The temperature is predicted to drop to a low around 70 degrees, and while the wind should remain calm, those stepping out should be prepared for a 60 percent chance of rain. The new precipitation amounts could be less than a tenth of an inch, barring any unexpected downpours brought forth by the thunderstorms.
Looking towards Thursday, the pattern of showers and storms is set to continue, potentially disrupting early afternoon activities. "Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm," as NWS reported. Once again, the skies will remain mostly cloudy throughout the day with highs inching up to near 82 degrees and calm winds persisting.
The remainder of the week doesn't promise much reprieve from the inclement weather. While the chance of showers and thunderstorms drops to 30 percent for Thursday night, it picks up again to 40 percent Friday afternoon. The temperature is set to climb, possibly reaching a balmy 88 degrees over the weekend, yet the looming possibility of showers continues. Even as some might long for a respite, the clouds appear to disagree, persisting well into Sunday and the following week.
As for the early hours of next Monday, Knoxville can expect showers and thunderstorms, with conditions likely staying the course into Tuesday. With precipitation chances soaring up to 70 percent, early week commutes may be met with unwelcome moisture. "Showers and thunderstorms likely," as per the forecast from NWS, signaling that the city should keep umbrellas at hand and prepare for persistent summer storms.
