Knoxville woke up under a gray blanket Sunday, with mild air already in place. Around 6:35 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, the KDKX observation site was reporting roughly 61°F under overcast skies, and scattered showers are expected to dot the area through the morning. A more organized round of rain is most likely before 5 p.m., although most locations should still see less than a tenth of an inch.
What To Expect Today
Rain showers are likely before 5 p.m. Sunday, March 8, with coverage peaking from midday into the early afternoon and a daytime high near 70°F. West winds stay light, around 5 mph, so the rain will be more of a nuisance than a wind-driven washout. Brief, localized downpours could still knock down visibility on the roads, but widespread flooding is not expected, according to the NWS Morristown.
Warm Start Then A System To Watch
Temperatures climb Monday, March 9, into the mid 70s, then push into the upper 70s to low 80s by Wednesday, March 11, putting the region back into near-record territory for early March. A more dynamic system is expected Wednesday into Wednesday night, and while the exact timing is still uncertain, storms could become strong to severe across parts of the eastern United States. On the backside of that system, higher elevations may briefly flip to light snow Thursday morning.
Commute And Outdoor Planning
For Sunday, expect pockets of wet roads this afternoon and evening, with light totals overall but slick conditions where heavier cells pass through. Shower and thunderstorm chances tick up again Tuesday, March 10, with the greatest potential arriving Wednesday night into Thursday. Travelers and anyone planning outdoor activities should keep an eye on updates and any watches from the NWS Morristown as the week’s system takes shape.
More Local Context
The upcoming warm stretch and the late week storm risk were first laid out in more detail in a March 6 preview, including tips on securing outdoor items and key timing to watch as the pattern evolves. record-watch breakdown has more background on the near-record heat and the weekend outlook.
