Knoxville residents experienced a shroud of patchy dense fog early this morning, with visibility dropping to a mere 0.15 mile, creating a temporary hush over the city streets; the National Weather Service reported humidity at a saturated 100 percent just before the sun hinted at its daily ascent, making for a rather misty start to the day. As the day progresses, the forecast promises a clearing sky, offering a respite from the subdued beginnings with the high anticipated to edge near 83 degrees, and a light northeast breeze stirring in the afternoon.
For those planning their evening outings or an unhurried night under the stars, the NWS predicts a mostly clear pitch, with tranquil conditions and the temperature descending to a comfortable 59 degrees—the calm wind maintaining the peace as the sun takes its bow. The weekend holds a similar pattern, with Sunday and Sunday night mirroring the tranquility of still air and clear skies, the daytime high reaching a slightly warmer 85 degrees and the nightly low settling around 61.
Looking ahead to the start of the work week, there isn't much to stir the pot in terms of weather upheaval; Monday through Friday is expected to unfold under an unblemished canvas of blue, with daily high temperatures tapering from the mid-80s to the low 70s as the week progresses. The nocturnal lows flirt with the upper 40s, a sign that autumn's cooler whispers are taking hold, even as the sun asserts its warmth during the day.
The clear, chameleon skies—changing from the morning's fog-filled palette to the clear vastness of uninterrupted azure—paint an ideal setting for those endeavoring in outdoor activities or simply relishing the shifting moods of October in Tennessee; Monday night's forecast brief by the NWS anticipates the onset of northeasterly winds lending a slight crispness to the air as dusk folds into the night's embrace and the temperature retreats to a low around 49 degrees.