The National Weather Service in Knoxville forecasts a break in the clouds later today with temperatures reaching a high near 46 degrees after a mostly cloudy morning. It seems the area is in for calm winds throughout the day, according to data from the NWS. Knoxville residents can expect the calm to continue into the evening, as skies will become partly cloudy with a low hovering around 30 degrees.
Looking towards Thursday, the skies will once again be mostly cloudy, with the day's high approximately 45 degrees. The NWS reports a calm wind will pick up slightly, coming from the northeast at around 5 mph in the afternoon. Rain appears to be on the horizon for Thursday night, with showers likely after 1 am and an increasing chance of precipitation at 60%. The low for the night is expected to be around 33 degrees, the humidity will remain high, but the winds will settle back down to calm.
Shower chances continue to dominate the forecast for Friday, with the NWS giving a 70% probability for rainfall. Despite the likely showers, the temperature will stay consistent, with a high near 44 degrees and again, little to no wind. Friday night will still carry the potential for rain, albeit reduced to a 40 percent chance, as clouds persist and temperatures fall to around 38 degrees.
The weekend extends the string of cloudy days with intermittent chances for showers. Saturday offers a minor respite, albeit with only a slight decrease in shower probability at 20 percent and a slight increase in daily high temperature nearing 49 degrees. For those looking for sunshine, the forecast from the NWS offers some hope for Sunday, with partly sunny skies and a high near 50, though a 20 percent chance of showers lingers until nighttime when it increases to 30 percent. Moving into Monday, the chance of rainfall drops to 20 percent again, with partly sunny conditions and a high around 44 degrees. The following night is projected to be mostly cloudy, with a low near 31.
By Tuesday, Knoxville residents may finally witness more definitive clearing, with the National Weather Service predicting mostly sunny skies and a high again near 49. The unsettled pattern leading up to the clear day seems to be typical of the season, with regular fluctuations in temperature and intermittent precipitation. Residents and visitors can always obtain the latest, most detailed weather forecasts for the Knoxville area by visiting the NWS website.
