Knoxville is waking up to a cloudy, muggy Tuesday, with light showers still hanging around parts of the metro and nearby towns early this morning. Temperatures are sitting in the upper 60s to low 70s, and the high should top out near 79°F as skies turn partly sunny later in the day. Northwest breezes around 5 to 10 mph mean only a small chance of measurable rain during the main commute.
Morning Showers, Afternoon Clearing
Rain chances stick around through the late morning, with about a 20 percent chance of showers between roughly 8 a.m. and noon. Any pockets of heavier rain could drop a tenth to a quarter of an inch before tapering off. Leftover clouds and damp pavement might slow the early drive, but most spots should see at least some sunshine by afternoon.
Local forecasters had flagged the potential for localized minor flooding overnight, but that concern has largely eased. According to the National Weather Service Morristown, northwest winds will stay on the light side at 5 to 10 mph.
Rest Of The Week And Weekend
Conditions turn mostly dry through Thursday, with lows near 59 tonight and highs climbing into the low to upper 80s, around 83°F on Wednesday and close to 88°F on Thursday. That quieter stretch gives way to a more unsettled pattern late in the week, as showers and thunderstorms become more likely Friday into Saturday, with the greatest coverage expected on Saturday.
Gusty southwest winds up to around 20 mph are possible Friday, and stronger storms are on the table over the weekend. Early next week, temperatures trend hotter again with highs pushing into the low 90s. Anyone with outdoor plans later in the week will want to keep a close eye on the forecast.
What To Know For Your Commute
Morning showers should only trigger brief slowdowns on the roads, but early meetings and school drop-offs could mean dealing with damp pavement and reduced visibility. Drivers can check current road conditions on TDOT SmartWay before heading out, and consider shifting outdoor plans later in the day if those morning showers linger.
Looking ahead to the weekend, it is wise to have an indoor backup plan for Saturday, when storm coverage is expected to be more widespread, and to be ready for noticeably hotter weather early next week. Staying tuned to local forecasts through the week will help you dodge the worst of the storms and the heat.
