The National Weather Service in Knoxville forecasts a series of showers and potential thunderstorms that will impact the region throughout the day and into the early hours tomorrow. According to the latest update by NWS, residents can expect cloudy skies today, with a high probability of showers before 2 p.m. and a slight chance of additional showers after 5 p.m.
The evening is expected to bring more pronounced weather activity. Showers and thunderstorms are highly likely before 3 a.m., followed by possible thunderstorms between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., then the chance of showers continues after 4 a.m. During this period, patchy fog is expected before 1 a.m. and then again after 2 a.m. Despite calm winds, the forecast indicates an 80 percent chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, but higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Veterans Day will see a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7 a.m., and patchy fog preceding 8 a.m. After the fog lifts, the clouds are expected to clear, leading to a high near 72 degrees. The weather will mellow into the evening, with a calm wind transitioning to a westward breeze around 5 mph.
Continuing into the week, Monday night's conditions are set to be mostly clear, with a low of around 47 degrees. North winds at roughly 5 mph are anticipated to become calm later at night. Tuesday's forecast is particularly cheerful, with sunny skies and a high near 65 degrees. As the night sets in, residents can expect mostly clear conditions with a low of around 41 degrees and a calm northeast wind.
The rest of the week promises a mix of sun and rain. Wednesday is predicted to be mostly sunny with a high near 66, but the evening could usher in a 50 percent chance of showers. Moving towards the weekend, Thursday will see a 40 percent chance of morning showers, with temperatures reaching a high near 62. The weather is expected to clear up towards Friday and Saturday, with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures in the mid-60s.
