Residents in Knoxville and surrounding areas should brace for a wet weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown forecasts a mix of showers and thunderstorms from today into next week. According to the detailed forecast, there's a 30% chance of precipitation today, with the possibility of thunderstorms after 5 p.m., and temperatures reaching a high near 83°F. Winds are expected to be relatively mild from the southwest.
The outlook for tonight suggests an increased likelihood of adverse weather conditions, with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly before 2 a.m. and between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. The wind will remain mostly calm, and rainfall might be less than a tenth of an inch but higher in thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, Knoxville's update, damaging winds and hail are the primary concerns, emphasizing the potential for severe storms in areas west of Interstate 75.
On Saturday, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms escalates to 90%, with new rainfall amounts between half an inch and three-quarters of an inch being deemed possible. The high temperature is forecast to be a cooler 74°F with gusty southwest winds. As the day extends into Saturday night, the 80% chance of precipitation persists, promising a continued downpour.
Looking forward to Sunday, there's a bit of reprieve with a reduced chance of showers set at 40% under mostly sunny skies and a high near 71°F. The upcoming week offers a glimpse of clearer skies with predominantly sunny conditions from Monday and a high near 71°F, continuing into Tuesday. However, midweek could see a 30% chance of showers reemerging as the high nudges upwards towards 78°F on Thursday.
