The National Weather Service in Knoxville is advising residents to prepare for a wave of hot weather conditions set to define the coming week. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to hover near the mid-90s, with heat index values pushing just shy of 100 degrees. Meanwhile, the potential relief that might come in the form of showers and thunderstorms isn't expected to materialize until midweek at the earliest.
Starting with patchy fog earlier this morning, the weather outlook transitioned quickly to promise sunny and hot conditions, with the humidity level reaching a dense 89%. A calm and stillness may sit upon the air as the Knoxville area is to slowly embark upon a period of high temperatures and clear nights. The calm winds are expected to remain consistent through the beginning of the week.
The clear, hot days are forecasted to stretch from today through to Tuesday, with night temperatures dropping to the low 70s, as per the NWS. For those seeking respite from the intense daytime heat, the nighttime conditions tend to offer only a slight relief. As the week progresses, the chances for precipitation slightly increase, bringing with it a mix of thunderstorms and showers, potentially breaking the heatwave.
Wednesday marks a shift in patterns, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms forecasted to start cooling things down after 2 pm. However, the heat will continue to be felt with high temperatures still expected to press close to the 90s, the NWS reported. Residents looking ahead to the tail end of the week might expect Thursday to bring a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, though the day will remain partly sunny with a high near 87. As Friday arrives, chances for showers and thunderstorms increase to 50 percent, with temperatures dropping slightly to highs near 85.
