Residents in Knoxville and surrounding areas should brace for a wet weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown forecasts a mix of showers and thunderstorms from today into next week.
According to the detailed forecast, there’s a 30% chance of precipitation today, with the possibility of thunderstorms after 5 p.m., and temperatures reaching a high near 83°F. Winds are expected to be relatively mild from the southwest.
The outlook for tonight suggests an increased likelihood of adverse weather conditions, with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly before 2 a.m. and between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. The wind will remain mostly calm, and rainfall might be less than a tenth of an inch but higher in thunderstorms…