The National Weather Service in Knoxville is forecasting a wet stretch for residents, with showers and thunderstorms likely to be a recurring theme over the next several days. According to the latest weather update released this morning, the chance of precipitation will consistently hover around 60-90% through the upcoming week, bringing new rainfall amounts that might cause disruptions.
Beginning today, Knoxville dwellers can expect “showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm,” as per the weather service. The high for today is projected to be near 87 degrees with calm winds. However, residents should gear up to possibly experience higher rainfall amounts during thunderstorms, even though the initial projection is less than a tenth of an inch. Tonight, the chance of rain and thunderstorms drops slightly to 30%, with patchy fog expected to roll in after 5:00 a.m.
The rain will then pick back up on Friday with a 70% chance of precipitation, and similar conditions are expected for Friday Night. For those planning outdoor activities this weekend, the forecast suggests a high likelihood of showers and possibly thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon hours, with calm winds turning southwest around 5 mph. Saturday’s high is anticipated to be near 85 degrees, and the chance of precipitation ramps up to 90%…