The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia for today and tonight. The weather forecast does not just predict sunshine and butterflies; it also includes a warning for potential strong to severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. According to the NWS, these storms may feature wind gusts up to 60 mph and could lead to heavy downpours, raising the risk for isolated flash flooding in the region.
In the Knoxville area, today’s forecast suggests a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm, under mostly sunny skies with a high near 91 degrees. It’s not just the showers that locals should be prepared for, but also the heat index values are expected to hit as high as 98 degrees, making for a sizzling scenario. The light breeze might offer little reprieve, as calm winds are projected to become westerly at around 5 mph in the afternoon.
As night falls, the chances of precipitation drop slightly, but it’s still on the radar for late sleepers and early risers. There’s a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms before 9 pm, then a slight risk of storms again after 5 am. Despite the potential for weather-induced interruptions, temperatures should hold steady with a low around 71 degrees, and the winds will remain tame…