As Knoxville residents bundle up against late November’s chill, the air is set to get wetter according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Knoxville. Today’s calm winds are expected to give way to increasing clouds, with a high creeping up near 49 degrees. For those planning late-night or early-morning activities, be on the lookout for a 30 percent chance of showers after 4 a.m., with lows tempering to around 37 degrees.
The National Weather Service anticipates that showers are likely, mainly between the morning hours of 7 a.m. and the early afternoon at 1 p.m., tomorrow. With a projected high once again near 49 degrees and west winds at 5 to 10 mph, gusts could reach up to 20 mph, the chance of precipitation hitting 60%. For once, “less than a tenth of an inch” of rain might be a welcomed reprieve, for those fearing a dousing.
Looking ahead, the Knoxville area should expect a partly cloudy Sunday night, with temperatures dropping to about 26 degrees. The following day looks set to offer a moment of solace from the damp — mostly sunny skies are forecast with a near 47-degree high to start the workweek. However, as Monday night rolls in, showers are set to return with a robust 90 percent chance of rainfall, accompanying a low of around 38 degrees…