Knoxville residents are bracing for a bout of inclement weather as the National Weather Service in Knoxville reports foggy conditions and predicts a high chance of showers later today. Currently, the city is experiencing a visibility of four miles due to fog and mist, with a humidity level sitting at a drenched 100%. Morning temperatures are hovering around a chilly 43 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind chill making it feel closer to 40, according to a recent update from the weather service.
The gloom is set to possibly give way to precipitation, with a 40 percent chance of showers forecasted between the hours of 8 am and 2 pm. The weather will persist to be cloudy, and while winds are expected to remain light, they're slated to shift north by afternoon. Come nightfall, the clouds will stick around as temperatures take a dive to an estimated low of 27 degrees. Despite the less-than-ideal start to the week, Tuesday promises to bring some sunshine and a slight temperature rise to a more agreeable high around 48 degrees.
Looking further into the week, the weather trend continues to improve with partly sunny skies and even higher temperatures projected for Wednesday. A breeze will start to pick up, potentially gusting as high as 30 mph. By Wednesday night, the chance of showers diminishes, yet the skies are expected to mostly cloud over, with lows dropping to around 32 degrees. Taking a peek at Thursday's conditions, the forecast still holds a slight chance of showers before the early hours, with a high nearing a comfortable 45 degrees.
Knoxville's residents should be aware of the hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service in Morristown for East Tennessee and surrounding areas. This alert notes that, especially in the higher elevations, overnight snow may begin to fall into Monday morning, with accumulations of up to 3 inches expected on the east Tennessee Mountains' peaks. The weather service advises, "See the Winter Weather Advisory for additional information." The alert, however, assures that the probability for widespread hazardous weather is low from Tuesday through Sunday.
While spotters usually play a critical role in providing localized weather information, the hazardous weather outlook mentions that "Spotter activation is not needed at this time." Residents, especially those in elevated areas, should keep updated on the latest weather changes and prepare accordingly for the cooler temperatures and potential snowfall as the week progresses.
