Residents of Knoxville woke up to dense fog this morning, with visibility at a mere 0.15 miles, as reported by the National Weather Service (NWS). As the sun rose, the fog slowly lifted, revealing a forecast that promises a calm and sunny day ahead with temperatures expected to reach 64 degrees.
While today’s weather appears mild, Knoxville is all set to see a shift as the week progresses. The clear night sky will give way to partly sunny conditions come Monday, with the NWS predicting a tranquil high near 65 degrees. However, the calm is likely to slowly make way for an unsettled pattern. According to the detailed forecast, signs of change begin Monday night, with a 40 percent chance of showers expected after 1 am.
Into the heart of the week, the chance of precipitation ramps up. Tuesday is forecasted to bring a deluge, with showers throughout the day and a very high chance of precipitation at 90 percent. As the wind shifts southwest between 5 to 10 mph, temperatures will hover close to 66 degrees. “Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am,” says the NWS alert for Tuesday night, setting the stage for a wet and potentially thundery scenario, with an 80 percent chance of rain…