Knoxville locals can expect a mix of showers and cloudy skies today, with a 50% chance of rain primarily after 1 p.m. Temperatures will peak near 53°F, and precipitation is not expected to exceed a tenth of an inch, as reported by the National Weather Service (NWS).
Tonight, a higher likelihood of showers takes hold, particularly after the late-night hours of 3 a.m., though still accompanied by light winds transitioning westerly and the mercury slated to hover around 46 degrees, the chance of rain stands firm at 70 percent with predicted new rainfall measures ranging modestly from a tenth to a quarter of an inch.
Friday will bring more significant rain, with the NWS forecasting a 100% chance of showers, mostly ending by 4 p.m. Temperatures are expected to rise to around 60°F, but winds could become a concern, gusting up to 25 mph from the southwest. Expect between a quarter to half an inch of rainfall throughout the day.
Weekend forecasts show a brief break in the weather. Friday night may see lingering showers with a 30% chance before early evening, followed by mostly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around 42°F. Saturday will be partly sunny, with highs reaching around 57°F. As skies clear Saturday night, temperatures are expected to fall to 38°F, approaching frost. The NWS predicts full sunshine on Sunday, with temperatures rising to 64°F. This calmer weather is expected to last through the weekend, with a 30% chance of drizzle returning by mid-week.
The NWS has issued a Wind Advisory for areas along the mountainous regions between Tennessee and North Carolina, with gusts expected to reach up to 50 mph until tomorrow morning. Some areas may experience slightly stronger gusts. Winds are forecasted to decrease by Friday morning, with calmer weather expected to continue through the following Wednesday. No alerts are currently in effect for the community.
