The weather service in Knoxville office issued a Special Weather Statement early Sunday morning as patchy dense fog formed across Eastern Tennessee, reducing visibility and affecting travel. Commuters were warned that visibility could drop below a quarter mile, especially near waterways, requiring extra caution while driving.
Low-lying mist enveloped the landscape, leading to a silver-grey dawn, but conditions are expected to clear later in the morning. The National Weather Service advises motorists to slow down and drive with caution. Keep your distance from other vehicles and turn on your low-beam headlights when driving in fog. As the sun ascends, so will the fog dissipate, revealing a day forecast to be mostly sunny with temperatures climbing to a high near 85 degrees.
Later tonight, showers may occur between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., with a slight 20% chance of precipitation. This will bring increasing clouds and a low settling around 61 degrees, while winds are predicted to remain calm throughout the evening.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, the area is expected to experience sunny days and clear nights. Monday through Saturday's high temperatures will hover comfortably in the mid-70s, while night lows are predicted to drop to the high 40s. Wind conditions should remain light, with northeast breezes around 5 mph, offering a respite from any potential for more severe weather to residents and local flora alike.
