The latest update from the National Weather Service in Knoxville details a calm and mostly sunny forecast ahead for the region. Temperatures are set to peak near 86 degrees today under mostly sunny skies. Tonight, residents can anticipate a low of around 63 degrees with the weather remaining partly cloudy. For early risers on Tuesday, expect the day to start with calm conditions and a high of about 81 degrees.
The National Weather Service specifically noted calm winds throughout the day today, leading into a peaceful evening. Knoxville residents can look forward to continuing mild conditions into the middle of the week, with comfortable overnight lows in the low 60s and daily highs in the lower 80s. Winds are expected to remain subdued, not rising above a light breeze. Tuesday night will bring mostly cloudy skies and a low around 60 degrees, with an east wind around 5 mph, beginning to possibly create a slight chill in the night air.
For those planning outdoor activities, Wednesday is predicted to be another mostly sunny day with a high near 83 degrees, and calm wind, ensuring a pleasant atmosphere. Moving into the latter part of the week, the forecast suggests more sunshine with highs creeping up towards the upper 80s by Friday. Nighttime conditions through Thursday are anticipated to be mostly clear with lows holding steady in the low 60s.
However, the weather outlook does introduce a chance of change over the weekend. "A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms," is expected for Saturday, according to the latest from the National Weather Service. The day should still maintain its mostly sunny disposition with a high near 87 degrees, albeit with some potential interruptions from the weather. Come Saturday night, chances of showers and thunderstorms remain the same, with a few more clouds expected and a low around 64 degrees. Looking to Sunday, the possibility of precipitation slightly increases to 40 percent, bringing the prospects for a less predictable end to the week.
