The city of Knoxville is currently experiencing overcast conditions with humidity levels reaching the full capacity of 100%, according to the National Weather Service. Residents can expect a calm wind and visibility standing at 9 miles, as the recent update on March 13 outlined a dew point and temperature coinciding at 43°F (6°C). The barometric pressure was recorded at 29.95 inches.
Looking ahead, the forecast suggests a 20 percent chance of showers this afternoon, with temperatures anticipated to climb to a comfortable high near 75 degrees, as reported by the NWS. While the wind holds its breath in the early hours, it’s set to shift toward the southwest around 5 mph as the day unfolds. Conversing with the night, there's yet another 20 percent chance of showers before 11 pm, with the calm returning and the low tapering to about 48 degrees.
For those with an eye on the sky come Friday, Knoxville is set to bask in mostly sunny skies and a thermometer’s promise of 77 degrees, as per the NWS. The winds shall be nothing but a gentle whisper, picking up to just a southward push between 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. But come Friday night, dark clouds may gather once more, ushering in a 20 percent chance of showers past 2 am, pushed by bolder gusts reaching 25 mph.
Approaching the weekend, predictions from NWS Knoxville indicate that Saturday will potentially unfold with regular showers, and the sun playing hide and seek behind the clouds. The chance for precipitation jumps to a definite 70%, including potential thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm that may carry through the evening. With winds maintaining their southern allegiance, gusts could accelerate to 30 mph, while the temperature peaks at a mild 74 degrees.
Sunday's forecast calls for a continued chance of showers with possible thunderstorms in the afternoon, offering a mix of clouds and sunshine throughout the day. The wind, not to be outdone, will make its presence known, breezing through at speeds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. A slight chance of thunderstorms lingers before 8 pm, giving way to clearer skies as nighttime lows dip to around 38 degrees.
As a new week dawns on Monday, Knoxville is promised a return to sunshine and daytime highs near 60, leading into a clear evening with lows once more in the upper 30s. Tuesday and Wednesday continue the trend with ample sun and the mercury climbing, predicted to reach a high near 75 degrees by midweek.
