Knoxville residents can expect a moderate breeze to carry them through the weekend, with wind speeds picking up this afternoon. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Knoxville, today will see partially sunny skies with a high approaching 70 degrees. Notably, the southwest wind is forecasted to increase from 5 to 10 mph to a more robust 15 to 20 mph, and could reach gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, particularly after 3 AM, as clouds gather. The low should be around 59 degrees, with persistent southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph, which may also experience gusts of up to 30 mph. The NWS indicates that these weather conditions are not unusual for the time of year, offering a reprieve to those fearing the early onset of winter chills.
Looking ahead to Sunday, the forecast suggests a 30 percent chance of showers before 7 AM, but predicts eventual clearing and a high of around 65 degrees. The northwest wind should be about 10 mph, with potential gusts reaching 20 mph, offering a slight respite from today’s breezier conditions. Sunday night is looking up with a forecast of mostly clear skies and a low circling 36 degrees, alongside calmer northwest winds.
For Monday, Knoxville is expected to experience sunny weather, accompanied by a calm wind and a high temperature of around 58 degrees. However, nightfall brings a slim 20 percent chance of rain after 1 AM. The calm conditions are expected to continue into Tuesday, with predictions of a partly sunny day and a light, variable wind. By the afternoon, a southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph will take over, potentially gusting up to 20 mph. There’s a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly arriving after 1 PM. Towards the evening, the chance of showers increases to 40 percent, accompanied by predominantly cloudy conditions and a low of around 55 degrees.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook from the NWS in Morristown, TN, mentions gusty westerly to southwesterly winds that could affect the highest elevations of the East Tennessee mountains. Specifically, areas such as Cove Mountain may anticipate wind speeds exceeding 40 mph late this evening into Sunday morning, although no significant weather advisories have been issued for the lower elevations. The report summarizes the upcoming days, stating, "The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low," and spotters do not need to be activated at this time.
