Residents of Knoxville should keep their umbrellas handy, as the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts a stormy week. Showers and thunderstorms are likely today, mainly before 3 p.m., with a 60% chance of precipitation, which could bring between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain, according to the National Weather Service forecast. The area might also experience patchy fog before 9 a.m., transitioning to partly sunny skies with a high near 84 degrees.
The weather pattern looks to remain unsettled into the evening, with a 30% possibility of showers and thunderstorms, particularly before 7 p.m. Residents can expect the low to settle around 67 degrees, with calm winds from the north. Humidity remains at a saturated 100%, ensuring that the air will be thick enough to wring out when it's not raining.
Friday promises similar conditions, with a 50% shot at showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. and partly sunny weather giving way to a high near 85 degrees. The NWS notes calm northeast winds taking a break before the chance of rain ramps up again for the weekend. Friday night's forecast includes a 60% likelihood of precipitation, with showers and a possible thunderstorm after 8 p.m. and a low of around 70 degrees.
As we move into the weekend, the pattern of showers and spreading thunderstorms persists. There's an increased chance of rain amounting to 80%, specifically after 11 a.m. on Saturday, says the NWS. Sunday's forecast doesn't let up, offering more of the same with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and a possible thunderstorm after 2 PM. The NWS advises calmer winds and a high near 85 degrees. The likelihood of precipitation holds steady at 80% throughout the day, easing only slightly into Sunday night.
Early next week, Knoxville will continue its wet spell. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, particularly after 2 p.m. on Monday, with a partly sunny backdrop and high close to 84 degrees. The trend continues into Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures hovering in the mid-80s and a consistent forecast of thunderstorms and showers.
