The National Weather Service in Knoxville is forecasting a wet week ahead for the region, with showers and thunderstorms likely dominating the scene. Today's weather outlook indicates a high probability of precipitation at 80%, as showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll in post-2 pm, with potential rainfall ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms could bring higher amounts.
Stormy conditions will persist into the night, with a 70% chance of precipitation and expected rainfall amounts to be less than a tenth of an inch, except in thunderstorms, which could result in higher amounts, as reported by NWS Knoxville. Conversely, calm winds at around 5 mph should bring some reprieve, shifting from an easterly direction in the evening to calm.
Tuesday will also see showers and possibly a thunderstorm, maintaining a high near 76 with light winds making a southwest turn in the afternoon. The forecast suggests consistency with an 80% chance of rain, and potential rainfall reaching between a quarter and half an inch. As the week progresses, partly sunny skies on Wednesday are likely to give way to showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with a high around 79. The chance of precipitation remains significant at 70%.
The predicted tumultuous weather patterns extend into the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11 pm on Wednesday night, with a slight chance of showers between 11 pm and 2 am, hinting at a partly cloudy low around 64. Moving into Thursday, there is a slight respite from the rain with partly sunny skies and a high near 85, though gusts could reach up to 20 mph.
As the week inches closer to its end, unsettled weather persists with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Friday. The overnight outlook for Friday doesn't look much drier, boasting a 70% chance of precipitation with thunderstorms likely after 2 am. The Hazardous Weather Outlook released today also warrants attention to potential severe weather conditions, especially Friday and Saturday, when storms could involve damaging winds and hail, particularly in areas such as central and southern East Tennessee and southwest North Carolina, as detailed by NWS.
