The Knoxville area is set to experience a range of weather conditions over the coming days, beginning with the mist that enveloped the city early this morning. The National Weather Service, Morristown, TN, has provided a detailed forecast that advises on a progression from partly sunny skies today to chances of showers as the week wears on. Today's high is expected to be around 77 degrees Fahrenheit, with calm winds shifting to the south and a slight uptick to around 5 mph in the afternoon. As per the forecast, visibility this morning was limited to 1.25 miles owing to fog and mist, though humidity levels stood at 100 percent with a dewpoint to match the ambient temperature of 54 degrees Fahrenheit.
According to the forecast, the serene conditions will suddenly be interrupted tonight as the winds are expected to calm further, coinciding with the arrival of party cloudy skies and a low settling around 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuesday will start partly sunny and is gradually forecasted to become completely sunny, reaching highs near 80 degrees. Winds should remain light and variable, becoming south at 5 to 10 mph in the morning, with potential gusts reaching as high as 20 mph. A 20 percent chance of showers is set to sneak into the forecast on Tuesday night and persist intermittently throughout the week.
Later in the week, the weather is likely to be more unsettled, with the chance of showers fluctuating between 20 and 40 percent from Wednesday to Sunday. Despite the uncertainty concerning precipitation, the temperature is expected to stay within the mid-to high-70s range for the highs and drop to the mid-50s to lows-60s for the lows across this period, as the National Weather Service reported.
Moreover, the Hazardous Weather Outlook warned of gusty winds early this morning in higher elevations and foothills, which should decrease throughout the day. The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low, but such outlooks remind us always to be prepared for sudden shifts in weather patterns. Spotter activation, which could provide additional data for the NWS, is not expected now. Residents and visitors alike should continue to monitor local weather updates as the week unfolds and the forecast potentially rapidly evolves.
