1 day Ago By Alexa Benson
Knoxville residents can expect a silver lining in the sky as today's cloud cover gives way to sunshine, with highs reaching 58 degrees, as per the latest forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS). Calm winds will persist throughout the day, suggesting a gentle segue into the evening when partly cloudy conditions take over and temperatures dip to a low around 41 degrees. National Weather Service , Knoxville data points to humidity levels hanging at a full 100% this morning, but visibility remains unaffected at 9 miles.
As the week progresses, calm winds are expected to take a short hiatus. Knoxville is bracing for rain showers on Friday, starting around 1 p.m.
, with the likelihood of precipitation standing at 60%. The potential rainfall amount is between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. The National Weather Service also warns of an 80% chance of showers Friday night, accompanied by patchy fog.
These conditions suggest a need for umbrellas and careful driving during the evening hours. Looking ahead at the weekend forecast, Knoxville appears in for a wet one—showers and possible thunderstorms are on the agenda. Saturday will be notably damp, with showers possibly intensifying between 1 p.
m. and 4 p.m.
, and a continued chance for precipitation into the night. The National Weather Service ominously notes a 70% chance of showers during the day and a 90% chance at night, signaling a theme of persistent rain and stormy weather to dominate the South's skies. However, the rain won't wash away all chances of a decent end to the weekend; Sunday's forecast still offers some respite despite a 60% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 1 p.
m. Partly sunny conditions could break through, with a more spirited south wind of 5 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph. The roller coaster of varied conditions continues into next week, with chances of rain both on Monday night and again on Tuesday, where there is a 50 percent chance of showers according to the National Weather Service .
The weather will stay unsettled through New Year's Day, with partly sunny skies and a high of 48 degrees, which is typical for Knoxville in winter. While the forecast may not be ideal, locals should wear raincoats and stay hopeful for occasional sunshine, as the National Weather Service predicts..
