Residents across the region should expect varied weather conditions over the next several days, according to the National Weather Service in Knoxville. Forecasts for today predict partly sunny skies with highs reaching up to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, accompanied by a southwest wind of 5 to 15 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. As the day transitions to evening, the skies will remain partly cloudy as temperatures lower to around 67 degrees, with continued southwest breezes.
Heading into the weekend, Saturday promises mostly sunny weather with temperatures climbing nearly to 87 degrees. However, by Saturday night, the chance of showers kicks in, sitting at a 40 percent likelihood, mainly after 2 a.m. As for the wind, expect a consistent pattern with gusts potentially reaching up to 25 mph from the south. Despite these conditions, the probability of hazardous weather is considered low for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday’s forecast is less favorable, with a 100% chance of rain, including possible showers and thunderstorms starting in the morning. The high temperature is expected to reach around 72°F. Winds could intensify, with gusts potentially reaching up to 30 mph. As the night progresses, the chance of precipitation decreases to 50%, with showers likely before 2 a.m. Temperatures will cool down to a low of 47°F.
As the new week unfolds, Monday starts with a brief chance of showers before 8 a.m. and a mostly cloudy sky that leads into a high of about 59 degrees. The evening is predicted to have partly cloudy skies with a low near 37. Looking further ahead, Tuesday will be sunny with temperatures reaching near 55, and there may be areas of frost come Tuesday night, "Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34," states the detailed forecast from the National Weather Service.
