The weather in Knoxville is showing no signs of bright, sunny skies any time soon, as the National Weather Service predicts a series of showers and thunderstorms sweeping through the area that started in the early hours of May 3rd and is set to continue, potentially dampening spirits and outdoor activities for the coming days.
Residents can expect a 70% chance of showers and the possibility of thunderstorms today, primarily developing after 11 a.m., the NWS reports, with an anticipated high near 77 degrees, the calm wind in the morning is shifting to come from the southeast in the afternoon; the showers continue into the night, bringing a 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms, which could result in new rainfall of a quarter to a half inch barring the formation of stronger thunderstorms overnight, the east wind will swing north post-midnight, leaving a sticky 64 degrees in its wake.
The weekend outlook isn't looking much drier, with an 80% chance of more rain and potential thunderstorms on both Saturday and Sunday, accompanied by high temperatures floating around the upper 70s to low 80s, making for a series of muggy days that will likely hinder any major plans for outdoor recreation or events that residents may have been looking forward to.
As the weekdays commence, the pattern of precipitation does not seem to waver much; Monday holds an 80% chance for showers and storms, which flows into Tuesday, although the chances drop slightly to 40%, the seesaw of weather patterns holds consistent into Wednesday and Thursday with chances of rain and thunderstorms both sitting at a 40% chance on Wednesday and then spiking back up to 60% on Thursday, these fluctuations are accompanied by predicted highs reaching into the sweltering territory of mid-80s.
To stay up-to-date with the latest changes in the Knoxville forecast, residents can visit the National Weather Service website and keep an eye on the skies for a potential break in the wet weather pattern that has gripped the region, providing a respite for those yearning for a return to the crisp, sun-filled days of spring.
