With temperatures forecasted to soar into the 90s, Knoxville is expecting a sizzling week ahead, complete with a mix of sunshine and potential stormy weather. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly occurring between the scorching afternoon hours of 3 pm and 5 pm. While the heat index could hit a stifling 96 degrees, new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, though thunderstorms could bring higher totals.
Despite relative calm in the wind, Knoxville residents should brace for a risk of severe weather. The National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook highlights the potential for isolated strong to severe storms, "with the main hazards being damaging winds and localized flash flooding." This warning spans the southwest regions of North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. While the weather tonight will see a dip in storm chances to 30%, patchy fog may develop after 1 am, and the low is predicted to hover around a mild 71 degrees.
The week will continue to oscillate between sun and storms, with the National Weather Service predicting a 50% possibility of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday after 2 pm, while Monday could see a 70% chance after 11 am. Each day brings the peril of isolated severe weather occurrences, which might cause damaging winds, and once again, flash flooding concerns. Looking towards Independence Day, the Knoxville area is expected to bask in mostly sunny conditions with a hot high near 93 degrees, and a slight 20% risk of thunderstorms.
