Residents of Knoxville woke up to dense fog this morning, with visibility at a mere 0.15 miles, as reported by the National Weather Service (NWS). As the sun rose, the fog slowly lifted, revealing a forecast that promises a calm and sunny day ahead with temperatures expected to reach 64 degrees.
While today's weather appears mild, Knoxville is all set to see a shift as the week progresses. The clear night sky will give way to partly sunny conditions come Monday, with the NWS predicting a tranquil high near 65 degrees. However, the calm is likely to slowly make way for an unsettled pattern. According to the detailed forecast, signs of change begin Monday night, with a 40 percent chance of showers expected after 1 am.
Into the heart of the week, the chance of precipitation ramps up. Tuesday is forecasted to bring a deluge, with showers throughout the day and a very high chance of precipitation at 90 percent. As the wind shifts southwest between 5 to 10 mph, temperatures will hover close to 66 degrees. "Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am," says the NWS alert for Tuesday night, setting the stage for a wet and potentially thundery scenario, with an 80 percent chance of rain.
The likelihood of rain diminishes come Wednesday, with a relatively drier outlook and just a 20 percent chance of showers before the afternoon. Though still under the influence of the southwest wind, the high is to almost imperceptibly fall near 63. Cooling down further, Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with lows plunging to around 32 degrees.
Looking ahead to Thanksgiving Day, families can expect conditions ideal for indoor feasting as the weather clears up. "Sunny, with a high near 47," projects the NWS forecast. The remainder of the holiday weekend continues this calm pattern, with mostly sunny skies on Friday and partly sunny on Saturday with high temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s. As for the nights following Thanksgiving, they'll get significantly colder, with lows in the mid to upper 20s, so those late-night leftovers runs will require an extra layer.
