Knoxville residents should keep their umbrellas at hand as the local weather forecast anticipates a series of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week. Today’s skies are mostly cloudy with a mild temperature of 63°F, yet the humidity is on a high note at 97%, making the air feel heavier than your average spring day, according to the National Weather Service.
With the wind barely hitting a gentle breeze at NW 5 mph, the barometric pressure sits comfortably at 30.04 in, but don't let the calm start to the day fool you; there's a 30 percent chance of rain later, kicking in after 4pm, visibility remains clear at 10 miles despite the burgeoning clouds boasting a dew point of 62°F, setting the scene for a potential late afternoon downpour. The National Weather Service forecast indicates that while the morning may feel calm with a southwest wind picking up at around 5 mph, the evening could bring a low around 64 and a continued chance of precipitation.
Looking ahead to Monday, prepare for showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am with the chance of precipitation ramping up to 70%, while forecasted temperatures could reach a high near 80—swirling southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph could bring new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch, a notable uptick in this week's rainy repertoire. The intermittent showers are not bowing out anytime soon with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms Monday night and a nearly identical forecast for Tuesday during the day, promising more gray skies and restless weather patterns.
Midweek, it seems the song remains the same—mostly cloudy with a high near 83 and a steady surge of southwest wind up to 15 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, these conditions are pointing towards a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday. Wednesday night ups the ante as the likelihood of rain persists, spilling into Thursday with a high of 79 and an assertive forecast calling for an 80 percent chance of precipitation, the wind, too, is expected to pick up, classifying the day as breezy.
For those planning for the weekend, don’t pack away the rain gear just yet. The forecast hints at a brief respite on Friday night with only a 20 percent chance of storms, however, Saturday still brings a 30 percent chance of rain amid mostly sunny skies and a slightly cooler high of 69, punctuating a week where umbrellas and raincoats will prove indispensable accessories.
