Knoxville residents should keep their umbrellas close at hand and brace for potential weather disruptions. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Knoxville forecasts a medley of showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm today, with partly sunny skies but a perilously high of 84 degrees. “Showers and thunderstorms likely,” as described in the latest NWS update, are expected to bring less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall, though thunderstorms could result in higher amounts. Winds are anticipated to blow from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph, gusts reaching as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is pegged at 60%.
The unpredictability of downpours continues into the evening, with a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. It seems the atmosphere won’t rest, with only a brief calm before tomorrow brings a 50 percent risk of thunderstorms after 2pm, under increasingly cloudy skies. Despite the forecasts, localized flooding remains a concern, especially with potential for thunderstorms to amplify the situation.
The outlook for the rest of the week remains unsettled, maintaining the recent pattern of sporadic showers and thunderstorms. According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service Morristown TN, “An unsettled pattern continues with showers and thunderstorms likely tomorrow afternoon and evening.” Residents should be wary of severe storms, as wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph, posing a tangible threat to the area. The advisory also warns of a low risk of flooding due to additional rainfall expected through the week…