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Published on December 30, 2024
Knoxville Braces for Wind Gust Warnings and Weather Shifts, per NWS ForecastSource: X/NWS Morristown

The National Weather Service in Knoxville has issued a detailed forecast for the upcoming week, punctuated by a strong gusts warning and shifts in weather conditions. The NWS alert outlines a gradual shift from foggy and misty early morning conditions to clear skies later in the day, with today's highs reaching near 58 degrees and southwest winds around 5 mph.

The forecast anticipates a modest 10 percent chance of showers after 5 am tonight, with increasing clouds and a low around 43 degrees. It is expected for the calm winds to pick up, becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Tuesday promises a higher likelihood of showers, mainly before 10 am, with partly sunny skies and highs again near 58 degrees. Residents should prepare to possibly face winds gusting to significantly disrupt calm—wind speeds may elevate 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

As the week progresses, the mix of sun and clouds continues. New Year's Day will bring partly sunny skies with a high near 46 degrees, while a more pronounced dip in temperatures is foreseen for Wednesday night, with a low around 26 degrees under clear skies. The outlook for Thursday remains sunny, with a high near 44 degrees.

In addition to these fluctuations, a Hazardous Weather Outlook has been released by the National Weather Service Morristown, TN. The advisory warns of "strong winds will develop over portions of the east Tennessee mountains and adjacent foothills after midnight tonight." These winds may reach gusts of up to 60 mph. The advisory, which spans across parts of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia, carries over into the following day, with an anticipation to still experience winds gusts in excess of 30 mph for valley locations on Tuesday afternoon.

No spotter activation has been deemed necessary at this time, as mentioned in the outlook. The public is advised to stay updated on the latest weather conditions as these forecasts can rapidly change.