Knoxville residents should ready their umbrellas and keep an eye on the sky this coming week, as the National Weather Service predicts a series of showers and thunderstorms. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service Knoxville, overcast conditions and calm winds set the stage for a high likelihood of precipitation over the next few days.
Today's weather seems a bit deceptive with overcast skies and a cool 55°F greeting locals this morning. Conditions are expected to warm up to a high near 75°F, but with that warmth comes the reality of likely showers in the late afternoon. The National Weather Service reports a 60% chance of rain with less than a tenth of an inch possible—though minor, it's enough to potentially disrupt outdoor activities and to want to leave home without a raincoat. Tonight, that likelihood of precipitation increases to 70%, including the possibility of thunderstorms before 10 pm.
The Memorial Day forecast isn't looking to grant any reprieve either, continuing the trend with a mix of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Even with a mostly cloudy sky, the temperature is expected to hit a high near 78°F. And with the holiday marking an unofficial start to summer, the weather might just put a dampener on those barbecue plans with a 50% chance cited for rainfall, as noted by the National Weather Service.
Tuesday will be a wet day with little chance of clear skies. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected before 8 a.m., followed by more rain through the afternoon. Another round of thunderstorms is likely after 2 p.m. Temperatures will reach around 74°F, with a light south wind at 5 mph. Rain is very likely, with a 90% chance of precipitation, so be prepared for a soggy day, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Indeed, much of the week will see Knoxville grappling with similar unsettled weather, as Wednesday forecasts a 70% chance of storms after 2pm. Despite this, temperatures look to slightly increase, forecasting a high near 81°F in mostly cloudy conditions. Rain seems to remain the unwavering guest, persisting into Thursday with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day, tapering to a 20% chance by Thursday night, as per the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service indicates that as Friday rolls in, the odds of getting wet once again hover around 40%, with partly sunny skies and a high near 77°F. These sporadic downpours may lead into the weekend but offer some respite with a reduced 20% chance of showers forecast for a mostly sunny Saturday and high temperatures approaching the 80s.
