The National Weather Service in Knoxville is forecasting a period of unsettled weather across the region, with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the upcoming week. For Sunday, conditions include a high near 83 degrees with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts are expected to range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher totals possible in thunderstorms. Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms decreases to 30 percent before 10 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 70 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, on Monday, showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue, becoming more likely after 5 p.m. with an 80 percent chance of precipitation and high temperatures near 85 degrees. Overnight, showers and a possible thunderstorm are forecast before 2 a.m., followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms into early Tuesday. Winds are expected to become calm, with a low around 71 degrees. Tuesday’s forecast includes a 90 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 2 p.m., accompanied by gusty winds that may reach up to 20 mph.
Wednesday is expected to bring a mix of sun and clouds with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon and highs near 88 degrees. The chance of precipitation Wednesday night remains at 60 percent. On Thursday, which marks Juneteenth, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected after 2 p.m. with a high near 86 degrees and an 80 percent chance of precipitation, continuing into the evening. By Friday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms decreases to 30 percent.
The weekend forecast shows a slight reduction in storm activity. Saturday brings a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms under mostly sunny skies, with high temperatures approaching 90 degrees.
