The National Weather Service in Knoxville has issued a Dense Fog Advisory effective until 9 AM EST this morning. It warns of one-quarter mile or less visibility in dense fog across parts of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. Drivers are urged to exercise caution due to the low visibility, which could potentially make driving conditions hazardous.
Additionally, showers are expected later in the day, with a 90% chance of precipitation and possible new amounts of between a quarter and half an inch. The southwest wind will range from 5 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching up to 25 mph. Later this evening, the likelihood of showers drops to 60%, with lighter precipitation amounts anticipated, as mentioned in the NWS's forecast.
Looking ahead, the Knoxville area will see a shift in weather with patchy fog in the morning on Thursday, but conditions are set to clear, becoming sunny with highs near 51. Calm winds will prevail in the afternoon after an earlier northeast breeze around 5 mph. The evening predicts partly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around 36 degrees.
For Friday, the forecast suggests a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 pm and partly sunny skies with a high near 45. Snow showers are possible Friday night with a chance of snow showers before 1 am, as the NWS detailed forecast describes. The region will see partly sunny conditions with high temperatures hovering around the low 40s over the weekend, dipping to lows in the mid-20s at night.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook released by the National Weather Service Morristown TN forecasts snow showers on Friday afternoon into Saturday morning for northern and mountain areas. Light snow accumulations are possible, especially in the higher elevations of southwest Virginia and the east Tennessee mountains. The outlook also notes a marginal risk of severe weather with the potential for severe wind gusts or a tornado, mainly over parts of the Cumberland Plateau. "Any reports of wind damage with the storms today will be appreciated," the weather outlook advises.
