Residents of Knoxville should be ready for a mix of weather this week, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS). Commuters faced overcast skies and damp conditions early this morning, with humidity levels teetering at 94% and the air fairly still. The calm before the storm, it would seem, as the NWS predicts showers and thunderstorms are primarily expected before the early afternoon.
Today's high is anticipated to hover near the mid-60s, with the winds picking up gently from the southwest as the day progresses. While the morning may bring rainfall, forecasted precipitation amounts are on the lower end, with less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. However, residents might enjoy some reprieve from the gloom as the clouds begin to scatter later in the day.
As night falls, the chance of precipitation drops to a measly 10%, with temperatures dipping into the upper 40s. The light southwest breeze is predicted to settle, paving the way for a mostly clear night.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, the NWS forecasts a surge in warmth with Tuesday's highs climbing to the low 70s and skies clearing up for a mostly sunny day. The calm condition follows into the night, with an expected low around 51 degrees. As midweek approaches, Knoxville could see a 30 percent chance of showers on Wednesday, which climbs to a 40 percent likelihood by nightfall and into the early hours of Thursday. The warmer weather will appear to remain steady, with Thursday's highs potentially reaching the upper 70s, despite the intermittent chances of rain.
Heading into the weekend, the forecast suggests that rain might not let up completely, with a 50 percent chance of showers by Friday. Saturday and Sunday both promise some sun, but also carry a 40 percent chance of rain. Nighttime temperatures will cozy in the low 50s. For a more detailed look at Knoxville's weekly weather, visit the National Weather Service website.
