The National Weather Service in Knoxville has issued a forecast for the coming week, with varied conditions expected to start today. According to the latest update, residents can anticipate mostly cloudy skies today, with a calm southwest breeze softening into stillness by the afternoon. Temperatures are set to reach a comfortable high near 52 degrees. As night falls, the clouds are predicted to partly clear, leaving a low around 34 degrees under calm winds.
However, the weather is expected to change swiftly tomorrow. The National Weather Service predicts a 70 percent chance of showers beginning after 1 p.m. The day will start mostly cloudy, with temperatures climbing to around 60 degrees. Light winds early will strengthen from the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts possibly reaching 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow night, showers are expected to be the main event, mostly before 1 a.m. Projections pinpoint the low around 35 degrees. Winds are anticipated to remain persistent, blowing southwesternly around 10 mph, with gusts that could reach up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is definitively pegged at 100 percent.
Respite from the rain might briefly be found on Friday with the forecast calling for sunny skies and a high near 45 degrees. A westerly wind at 5 to 10 mph is due to accompany the sunshine, marking a noticeable shift from the inclement conditions of the past couple of days. The clear skies are set to continue into Friday night, with lows expected to hit around 28 degrees under a tranquil, calm wind.
For those making weekend plans, Saturday should bring back the sun with a high near 56 degrees and restive conditions, only to be possibly interrupted by a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. The outlook for Sunday through Tuesday indicates a recurring theme—a consistent chance of showers, higher temperatures during the day hovering in the upper 50s, and lows every night around the low 40s. Each day proposes a 30 percent chance of showers, with clouds alternating with occasional sun.
