Knoxville residents should expect a mix of sun and storms in the coming days. The National Weather Service in Knoxville reports that today’s cloudy morning may bring scattered showers and thunderstorms before noon, with a slight chance of more rain later. The high will reach 86°F, with southwest winds gusting up to 30 mph.
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low of 67°F, and lighter winds around 5 mph. Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high of 88°F and winds at 5–10 mph, occasionally gusting to 20 mph.
The weekend brings a shift in the weather. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high of 88°F, but rain is likely after 2:00 a.m., with a 60% chance of showers and gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday will see heavier rain and possible thunderstorms after 2:00 p.m., with a high of 73°F. Winds could gust up to 25 mph, with a 90% chance of precipitation. Rain chances drop to 40% by evening.
The new week will start calmer, with just a 10% chance of showers Monday morning and temperatures cooling into the upper 50s. Sunny skies return Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs reaching 65°F.
The National Weather Service Morristown, TN division has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region, warning of strong winds in the mountains and foothills, as well as potential severe storms and flash flooding late Sunday into Monday morning. Damaging winds are the main threat, but a brief tornado is possible. Residents should stay alert and prepared.
