The National Weather Service in Knoxville is forecasting a series of weather patterns that signal a week filled with rain, potential flooding, and even some snow in the higher elevations. This is a significant shift from this morning's calm overcast at 48°F, with humidity sitting at a thick 87% and barely a whisper of wind across the city.

Today's slight chance of a morning shower will give way to partly sunny skies and a high of 54, but the weather will take a turn starting Monday night with an 80% chance of rain likely setting the tone for the next few days, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected and those living in East Tennessee, and parts of southwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia should prepare for a wet and potentially hazardous week ahead; residents are advised to be vigilant as the forecast suggests flooding issues could be increasingly likely, with total rainfall estimates ranging from 5 to 7 inches across most of the area, and some isolated places may experience even greater amounts.

According to the National Weather Service, areas like northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia might see lower rain accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, but in the higher peaks of southwest Virginia and extreme northeast Tennessee mountains, snowfall of half to one inch and minor ice accumulations could occur, leading to potential travel hazards; citizens are urged to use caution while driving, especially on Tuesday morning when these conditions are anticipated to manifest.