Knoxville faces a streak of unpredictable weather in the coming week, with the National Weather Service predicting a mixture of mostly cloudy skies, scattered showers and thunderstorms. The calm before the storm is apparent, as this morning's fog gives way to a mere 10 percent chance of showers after 5 pm and a high near 85 degrees.
The weather takes a turn tonight, with a 30 percent chance of early evening thunderstorms and an expected low around 68 degrees, as reported by NWS Knoxville. The weekend will continue the pattern of climatic indecision, sporting a 40 percent chance of precipitation on Saturday and similar odds for thunderstorms before 8pm Saturday night.
Residents looking forward to outdoor activities on Sunday face a 60 percent likelihood of interruptions by thunderstorms, especially after 11 am, while Monday's forecast warns of an 80 percent chance of rain with the potential for a thunderstorm, amidst calm winds turning southwest. The pattern of showers and possible thunderstorms is expected to hold through Tuesday, with temperatures reaching a high near 87.
The midweek forecast doesn't promise much reprieve from the wet conditions, with Wednesday's temperature soaring to near 90 degrees and a 50 percent chance of continued showers and thunderstorms. During nighttime, the odds decrease slightly to a 30 percent chance of precipitation, offering Knoxville a partially cloudy sky and a low around 71.
Looking ahead, Thursday's outlook remains sunny yet hot, with temperatures predicted to climb to a high near 92, yet there hangs a 40 percent probability of — what's beginning to feel like the summer norm — showers and thunderstorms. Knoxville's residents and visitors are reminded to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts to plan their activities accordingly.
