According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Knoxville, residents of Knox County woke up to fog and mist this morning, with the humidity hanging heavy at 100%. As the day progresses, locals can anticipate a potential mix of rain showers in the morning followed by a mostly cloudy afternoon, with temperatures expected to inch towards the upper 40s. Winds will remain light, facilitating a 50 percent chance of precipitation earlier in the day, as per the National Weather Service.
As night falls, NWS predicts clearer skies and a temperature drop to the upper 20s, a telling sign of a cold night ahead. Moving into Tuesday, the forecast promises sunny skies, with highs hovering around the 50-degree mark. Light southwest winds are expected to add a bit of a breeze to the otherwise mild conditions. Tuesday night will maintain mostly clear skies, with slightly higher lows in the mid-30s and occasional gusts stirring up the calm, with speeds reaching up to 20 mph.
A similar pattern persists throughout the week, with Wednesday and Thursday bringing mostly sunny conditions and highs in the upper 50s and mid-50s, respectively. However, by Thursday afternoon, the chance of rain sneaks back with a slight chance of showers. The probability of rain increases significantly on Friday, where showers are expected throughout the day, with an 80 percent chance of rain, according to the NWS forecast.
For those planning their weekends, a mix of partly sunny skies and slight chances of rain showers on Saturday morning should give way to moderate temperatures and clear conditions by Sunday, with high temperatures projected in the upper 50s. Despite earlier fluctuations, the NWS hazardous weather outlook remains steadfast, with a low probability for widespread hazardous conditions from Tuesday through Sunday, perhaps an expectant sigh of relief for local planners and outdoor enthusiasts.
