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Published on April 30, 2024
Knoxville Encounters Muggy Conditions with Thunderstorm Potential, NWS ReportsSource: Unsplash / {Osman Rana}

Knoxville is currently experiencing light rain with fog and mist in the air, as temperatures hover around 62 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Weather Service. Humidity is high, making for a muggy atmosphere, with a south wind blowing at 15 mph. Visibility is reduced to 5 miles, so drivers should exercise caution.

The weather outlook suggests showers and possibly a thunderstorm before the afternoon hours, with the chance of weather disruptions tapering off slightly between 1:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M.—then picking up again afterward. "High near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%," as detailed by the NWS report. Rainfall totals for the day could reach between a quarter and half an inch.

Looking into tonight the forecast indicates a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8:00 P.M., followed by a brief reprieve. However, patchy fog is expected after 4:00 A.M., with increasing clouds setting a gloomy stage for the night. The anticipated low is around 56 degrees, with a calm breeze in the evening.

Wednesday promises areas of fog before 8:00 A.M. but the gloom should lift, giving way to mostly cloudy skies that will clear progressively, setting the stage for a warmer day with highs near 81 degrees. A prevailing calm, with a gentle northeast wind on the horizon, will make for a peaceful midweek respite. Wednesday night, meanwhile, is slated to be mostly clear with a low around 57 degrees, as calm conditions continue into the late hours.

As the week pushes forward, Thursday stands to be sunny, boasting a high near 87 degrees, with a calm wind expected to pick up softly from the southwest in the afternoon. However, the NWS predicts a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms come Friday afternoon, with partly sunny skies and a high near 83 degrees. The weekend could kick off with showers and possibly thunderstorms into Saturday, where the chance of precipitation climbs to 80 percent, maintaining Knoxville's streak of wet and unpredictable spring weather.