1 week Ago By Bobbie Lewis
Knoxville residents can finally tuck away their winter coats as a pleasant warm-up is on the horizon, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service in Knoxville. The city woke to a chilly morning with overcast skies and temperatures shivering at 36°F. Today's jacket weather will take a turn for the better, with the NWS predicting a high near 59°F and sunny skies following the disappearance of some stubborn patchy frost before 10 am.
A calm wind is expected to become a gentle southwestern whisper around 5 mph as the afternoon creeps in. NWS Knoxville urged residents to enjoy the gradual warm-up as temperatures rise further into the weekend.For those planning to spend an evening out, it's worth noting that tonight's outlook anticipates mostly cloudy skies, eventually giving way to clearer conditions, with a low of around 41°F.
You might need to keep a light jacket handy as the southwest winds are expected to gust as high as 20 mph occasionally. Looking forward to the weekend, Saturday promises bright and sunny weather with a high near 66°F. The West wind might be forceful enough to ruffle your hair, blowing around 10 mph with gusts topping out at 20 mph.
Don't worry.As Saturday night approaches, stargazers will be met with mostly clear skies and a low of around 38°F—not too chilly for a night spent under the celestial canvas. And the good news doesn't stop there; Sunday is gearing up to be the real deal.
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with temperatures soaring near 73°F, providing a perfect setting for outdoor activities. However, it's worth noting that the southwest wind is expected to pick it up a notch, with potential gusts reaching up to 25 mph.But don't let your guard down because the weather is all set to take a dramatic turn Sunday night.
It's the ideal time to ensure your umbrellas are within reach as showers are likely before 11 pm, followed by possible thunderstorms between 11 pm and 2 am, with continued showers afterward. An absolute drencher is on the cards with a 100% chance of precipitation and lows hovering around 51°F. The southwest wind is anticipated to remain steady around 10 mph, with gusts that might be strong enough to upturn an unattended patio umbrella.
According to the NWS Knoxville, Monday's forecast shows the tail-end of the showers, making way for sunshine and a high near 66°F later in the day.The start of the next workweek will bring a mix of sporadic showers and sunny spells. If you've longed to spend your lunch break outdoors, a partly cloudy Monday night with lows around 40°F sets the stage for a promising Tuesday.
With only a 20 percent chance of precipitation after 2pm, Tuesday invites Knoxville inhabitants to enjoy the outdoors amid mostly sunny skies and temperatures topping once again at a comfortable 66°F. However, by Tuesday night, there's a 30 percent chance of rain primarily falling between 8 pm and 2 am. The rest of the week will be mostly sunny, with daytime highs holding steady at 66°F and overnight lows dipping to a reasonable 38°F.
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