The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a forecast update for the Knoxville area, highlighting a string of wet and potentially thundery days ahead. Today's weather is expected to bring a medley of showers and thunderstorms, starting before 11 am, with a 50 percent chance of precipitation and possible new rainfall amounts of up to a quarter inch. Tonight, the rain chances ramp up even more to 80 percent with thunderstorms likely before 2 am, followed by showers and a mild southwest breeze.
As we roll into Wednesday, those in East Tennessee should not forget to carry their umbrellas as showers and thunderstorms continue, kicking off after 8 am with a high of 78 degrees and a continued 60 percent chance of rain. A calm transition into Wednesday night introduces a modest drop in rain chances to 30 percent. By Thursday, the dance between clouds and sun persists, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms pegged at 40 percent, leading into yet another rainy night where chances spike back to 60 percent.
The outlook for the end of the week doesn't stray far from the theme, with Friday forecasting showers and thunderstorms as likely, mainly cloudy skies, and a daytime high near 73 degrees. Though the chance for storms slightly decreases Friday night to 30 percent, those planning weekend outings should take note of the predominantly sunny but intermittently showery conditions expected for Saturday through Monday.
In light of these conditions, the Hazardous Weather Outlook released by the National Weather Service advises against expectations of widespread severe storms today and tonight. However, "some isolated flooding could occur due to the possibility of thunderstorms affecting the same areas multiple times," it cautions. While no hazardous weather is anticipated from Wednesday through Monday, residents should remain vigilant. "Additionally, a few strong to severe storms could occur tonight as a cluster of thunderstorms moves northeast from Alabama into the southern parts of our forecast area," warns the outlook. Spotters, however, will likely not be needed at this time.
