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Scattered storms anticipated Thursday evening
Today: (60%) Humid with scattered storms developing during the afternoon/evening. High: 89° (Heat Index: mid-to-upper 90s). Today is going to be a warm and humid day. Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 80s. It will be humid and “feel-like” the mid-to-upper 90s. Scattered showers and storms will develop during the afternoon but more so during this evening. Today will not be a washout. Locally rain could lead to an isolated spot of flooding. Some gusty winds are possible in the strongest storm.
Elevated humidity levels for the second half of the week
Humidity levels will begin to ramp up today. Storm chances will increase on Thursday. • Today: (20%) More humid and variably cloudy with a low chance for an isolated mountain storm. High: 90° (Heat Index: mid 90s). • Tonight: (30%) Partly cloudy and not as comfortable. A few showers/storms are possible overnight.Low: 69°. • Tomorrow: (60%) Humid with scattered storms developing during the afternoon/evening. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid-to-upper 90s).
One more day with low humidity
Humidity levels will remain low for one more day. Humidity levels will start to increase on Wednesday, which will eventually lead to elevated rain chances. • Tomorrow: (20%) More humid and variably cloudy with a low chance for an isolated mountain storm. High: 90° (Heat Index: mid 90s). Today will be another quiet and comfortable day. Plenty of sunshine is expected, and humidity levels will stay low.
A quiet and pleasant start to the week
A quiet and pleasant start to the week. Today will be the pick of the week. Plenty of sunshine is expected, and humidity levels will stay low. This will lead to a comfortable afternoon with highs in the mid-80s. Another crisp night is expected. Overnight lows will drop to the upper 50s and low 60s. Isolated patches of fog are possible. Tomorrow will be another quiet and comfortable day. Plenty of sunshine will be around with just a few passing clouds.
A humid Friday before drier air returns this weekend
A humid Friday with spotty storms. Humidity levels will gradually fall through the weekend. • Tomorrow: Not as humid with a mix of sun and clouds. High: 89°. Today will be another warm and humid day. Highs will reach the upper 80s. Heat index values will peak in the upper 90s. Spotty showers and storms are anticipated, especially during the afternoon and evening. Watch out for briefly heavy rain and lightning. Storms should fizzle by the time most high school football games start this evening.
A morning round of rain followed by additional evening storms
A morning round of rain followed by additional evening storms. • Today: (60%) Scattered morning rain with additional storms developing in the evening. High: 87° (Heat Index: near 100°). A line of storms will roll through the area mid-morning into the early afternoon. The Plateau and Southeast Kentucky are the most likely spots to see rain with this first round. A lull in rain activity will develop this afternoon. This could allow for the fuel levels in the atmosphere to increase.
The heat relief continues today
Another day with lower humidity levels followed by increasing rain chances to close out the workweek. • Today: Muggy with a mix of sun and clouds.High: 91° (Heat Index: mid 90s). • Tonight: (30%) Clouds will gradually increase with a chance for a few showers late. Low: 70°. • Tomorrow: (60%) Scattered rain and storms, especially in the morning. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid-to-upper 90s). The slight break from the heat will continue today. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s.
Some heat relief through mid-week
Today: Sun and clouds with a slight drop in humidity.High: 89° (Heat Index: low-to-mid 90s). • Tonight: A mild and mostly clear night. Patchy fog is possible. Low: 67°. After some strong storms Monday evening, quieter conditions are anticipated for today. A mix of sun and clouds will be around for the day today. Highs will reach the upper 80s, which is closer to average for this time of year.
AWARE: Scattered strong storms this afternoon/evening
Today (AWARE): (60%) Hot and humid with scattered p.m. storms, some of which could be strong. High: 95° (Heat Index: 100°+). • Tomorrow: (20%) Sun and clouds with a slight drop in humidity.High: 90° (Heat Index: mid-to-upper 90s). Stay Weather AWARE Monday afternoon/evening as scattered strong storms will pose a threat for damaging winds. The hot and oppressive conditions will continue today. Highs will reach the mid 90s.
This weekend will be one of the hottest of the summer
This weekend will be one of the hottest of the summer. • Today: (30%) Hot and humid with spotty storms, some of which produce locally heavy rainfall. High: 93° (Heat Index: 100°+). • Tomorrow: (30%) Steamy with a few isolated afternoon/evening storms. Many will stay dry. High: 95° (Heat Index: 105°+). The heat and humidity will crank up through the weekend. Highs will reach the low 90s today. Heat index values will climb above 100°, which will increase the risk for heat related illnesses.
Heating up through the end of the week
Heating up through the end of the week. The heat and humidity will crank up through the weekend. Highs will reach the low 90s this weekend. Heat Index Values for many will reach the triple digits. Spotty showers and storms are anticipated, especially during the afternoon/evening. The higher elevations will be the favored locations for additional rain. There is a low risk for isolated flooding, especially if heavy rain falls over areas that have seen high totals over the last couple of days.
AWARE: Heavy rain could lead to areas of flash flooding
AWARE: Additional heavy rain today could lead to areas of flash flooding. • Today (AWARE): (60%) Another round of heavy rain late morning into the early afternoon will elevate the threat for localized flash flooding. High: 89° (Heat Index: near 100°). • Tonight (AWARE): (40%) Another broken line of storms is possible.Low: 73°. Stay Weather AWARE as the threat for flash flooding will increase later this morning.
A northwest flow pattern will elevate storm chances through mid-week
Tonight: (40%) A line of storms is anticipated, especially closer to TN/KY border.Low: 74°. • Tomorrow: (40%) Scattered storms will pose a low flood and damaging wind threat. High: 89° (Heat Index: near 100°). Today will be a hot and humid day. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s. Heat Index Values will peak near 100°. A few storms may develop during the afternoon/evening, especially over the higher elevations.
A hot and humid Monday as most stay dry
A hot and humid Monday as most stay dry. Storm chances will increase by mid-week. • Tonight: Muggy and mild with some areas of fog. Low: 73°. Watch out for areas of dense fog out the door this morning. Today will be a hot and humid day. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s. Heat Index Values will peak near 100°. An isolated afternoon/evening storm cannot be ruled out over the higher elevations, but the chance is low. Most will stay dry, ultimately making today the driest day of the week.
Spotty storms today followed by an increase in coverage for Saturday
Spotty storms on Friday followed by an increase in coverage for Saturday. • Today: (30%) Sun and clouds with spotty afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid 90s). • Tonight: (20%) Early storms followed by a quieter overnight. Patchy fog is possible. Low: 71°. • Tomorrow: (60%) Variably cloudy with scattered rain and storms, especially during the afternoon/evening. High: 89° (Heat Index: mid 90s).
Spotty terrain-based storms on Thursday and Friday
Today: (30%) Sun and clouds with spotty afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid 90s). • Tonight: (20%) Early storms followed by a quieter overnight. Patchy fog is possible. Low: 71°. • Tomorrow: (30%) Spotty afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 89° (Heat Index: mid 90s). The area of low pressure that has led to several rounds of storms over the last couple of days has finally weakened.
Scattered storms Wednesday afternoon
Another round of afternoon storms today, especially over the higher elevations. • Today: (40%) Variably cloudy with scattered afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid 90s). • Tonight: (20%) Early storms followed by a quieter overnight. Patchy fog is possible. Low: 70°. • Tomorrow: (30%) Spotty afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid 90s).
Storm chances will remain elevated through the week Original
Storm chances will remain elevated through the week. • Today: (40%) Variably cloudy with scattered afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid 90s). • Tomorrow: (40%) Scattered afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 86° (Heat Index: mid 90s). Today will be variably cloudy with scattered showers and storms expected this afternoon/evening. The higher elevations, such as the Plateau and Smokies, have the best chance for rain.
This week will be active with daily chances for storms
This week will be active with daily chances for storms. • Today: (40%) Variably cloudy with scattered afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 85°. • Tomorrow: (40%) Additional scattered showers and storms, especially during the afternoon/evening. High: 87°. A slow moving, upper-level area of low pressure will become cut off from the main upper-level flow over our region later today. This will result in daily chances for showers and storms.
Rain chances will increase this weekend
Another warm day with low humidity before tropical moisture returns for the weekend. • Today: Another pleasant with a lot of sunshine and a few clouds. High: 88°. • Tomorrow: (40%) Scattered storms, some of which could be strong and produce locally heavy rainfall. High: 85°. Humidity levels will remain low today. Plenty of sunshine will be around, aside from just a few passing clouds. Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 80s, which is near average for this time of year.
Thursday will be the nicest day of the week
Today will be the pick of the week. • Today: The “pick of the week” with plenty of sunshine and low humidity. High: 84°. • Tomorrow: Still pleasant with a lot of sunshine and a few clouds. High: 88°. Today will be the most comfortable day of the week. Highs will reach the low 80s. Plenty of sunshine will be around for the day, and humidity levels will stay low. The wildfire smoke that was in the upper levels of the atmosphere on Wednesday will continue to clear from the area.
Drier and less humid for the second half of the week Original
Drier and less humid for the second half of the week. • Today: Drier and less humid with filtered sunshine thanks to wildfire smoke. High: 86°. • Tomorrow: The “pick of the week” with plenty of sunshine and low humidity. High: 84°. After an active Tuesday afternoon/evening with several strong storms, quieter conditions have returned to the area. Drier and less humid air continues to funnel into the area. Highs will reach the mid 80s.
AWARE: Strong storms are possible today
AWARE: Strong storms are possible today, especially during the afternoon/evening. • Today (AWARE): (40%) Hot and humid with scattered storms, some of which could be strong.High: 92° (Heat Index: 100°-105°). • Tonight: (30%) Evening storms will be followed by a quieter overnight. Low: 71. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s this afternoon. Heat Index Values will peak near 100°. Some spots in the valley could see values peak near 105°.
Strong storms are possible Tuesday afternoon/evening
A hot and humid Monday. Strong storms are possible Tuesday afternoon/evening. • Today: Hot and humid with more afternoon sunshine. High: 90° (Heat Index: near 100°). • Tonight: (20%) Variably cloudy with a low chance for a weakening complex of storms overnight.Low: 74. • Tomorrow (AWARE): (40%) Hot and humid with a chance for scattered afternoon/evening storms.High: 92° (Heat Index: near 100°). Today will be hot and humid. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s.
Some weekend rain, but not a washout
It won’t be completely dry this weekend, but rain chances have been trending lower. • Today: (30%) Variably cloudy with a few spotty storms, mainly south of Knoxville. This could reaggravate previously flooded areas between Knoxville and Chattanooga. High: 85°. • Tomorrow: (40%) Some scattered rain showers earlier in the day, otherwise mainly cloudy. High: 85°. Plenty of clouds will be around today with some breaks of sun, especially across northern areas.
A brief break from the higher heat and humidity today
A brief break from the higher heat and humidity today. • Today: (30%) Some morning rain (mainly south) followed by a drier and less humid afternoon. High: 84°. • Tomorrow: (30%) Mostly cloudy with spotty showers/storms returning later in the day/evening. High: 86°. The boundary that brought the heavy rain on Wednesday continues to slowly push south of our area. This is leading to some additional showers and downpours, mainly along and south of I-40.
Heavy rain today could lead to localized spots of flooding
AWARE: Heavy rain today could lead to localized spots of flooding. • Today (AWARE): (60%) Additional storms, some of which could produce heavy rain. High: 86°. • Tonight: (30%) Lingering storms with the flood threat shifting to the mountains and southern valley. Low: 68°. • Tomorrow: Drier and slightly less humid, especially north. High: 85°. Additional showers and storms are anticipated today as the cold front that brought the storms Tuesday evening slowly progresses through the area.
AWARE: Strong storms are possible this evening into early Wednesday morning
AWARE: Strong storms are possible this evening into early Wednesday morning. • Today: (30%) Storm chances will increase through the evening. High: 91°. • Tonight: (80%) Rain and storms, some of which could be strong. Low: 74°. • Tomorrow: (40%) Lingering storms, some of which could produce heavy rain. High: 86°. Today will be a hot and humid day. Highs will reach the upper 80s to around 90°. Heat Index Values will peak near 100°.
Strong storms possible Tuesday evening/night
Most will stay dry today ahead of a chance for some stronger storms Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning. • Today: (20%) Most stay dry aside from an isolated p.m. storm. High: 90°. • Tomorrow: (30%) Storm chances will increase through the evening. High: 91°. Today will be a hot and humid day. Highs will reach the upper 80s to around 90°. Heat Index Values will peak near 100°. A few isolated storms cannot be ruled out this afternoon/evening, but most will stay dry.
Rain chances will increase through the weekend
Rain chances will increase through the weekend. • Today: (30%) Variably cloudy with some spotty p.m. storms. High: 91° (Heat Index: near 100°). • Tonight: (20%) A few lingering storms early followed by a quieter overnight. Low: 74°. Today will be a hot and humid day. It will be partly cloudy with some spotty afternoon/evening showers and storms. Storms should initially form over the higher elevations, but some development in the lower elevations will be possible too. Not everyone will see rain today.
Rain chances will increase through the weekend
Rain chances will increase through the weekend. • Today: (20%) Variably cloudy with a low chance for a random mountain storm. High: 90° (Heat Index: near 100°). • Tomorrow: (30%) Variably cloudy with some spotty p.m. storms. High: 90° (Heat Index: near 100°). Today will be a warm and humid day. It will be partly cloudy, and many will stay dry this afternoon. However, there is a low chance for a random storm over the higher elevations this afternoon.
A brief break from the rain for most through mid-week
A brief break from the rain for most through mid-week. • Tonight: Partly cloudy and mild. Some patchy fog is possible. Low: 72°. • Tomorrow: Mostly sunny with a low chance for a random mountain storm. High: 90° (Heat Index: near 100°). Today will be a warm and humid day. It will be partly cloudy with many finally getting a break from the rain. However, there is a low chance for a random storm in the mountains this afternoon. Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 80s, which is normal for this time of year.
Rain chances today will favor those along and south of I-40
Rain chances today will favor those along and south of I-40. • Today: (40%) Scattered p.m. storms, most likely along and south of I-40. High: 86°. • Tonight: (20%) Lingering storms early followed by a quieter overnight. Patchy fog is possible. Low: 70°. • Tomorrow: Drier with a mix of sun and clouds. High: 89°. Today will be warm and humid. A variably cloudy sky is anticipated. Northern areas will likely end up with more sunshine compared to southern areas.
Additional storms today could produce localized areas of flash flooding
Today: (60%) Scattered rain and downpours could lead to localized flash flooding. High: 85°. • Tomorrow: (30%) A few isolated showers, mainly south of I-40. High: 87°. It has been a soggy couple of days with some parts of our area picking up several inches of rain. Another round of scattered storms will develop this afternoon/evening. Some locally heavy rainfall cannot be ruled out. The flood risk will be highest along and east of I-75.
Waves of heavy rain could lead to areas of flooding this weekend
Flood Watch: Waves of heavy rain through the weekend could lead to areas of flash flooding. • Today: (70%) Periods of rain and storms which could produce locally heavy rainfall. High: 86°. • Tonight: (70%) Rain and storms may lead to spots of flash flooding. Low: 72°. • Tomorrow: (80%) Additional waves of rain which may lead to spots of flash flooding. High: 83°. The risk for areas of flash flooding will stay elevated through the weekend. Multiple waves of heavy rain are anticipated beginning today.
Heavy rain will elevate the flood risk this weekend
Moisture will increase through the weekend, leading to higher rain chances and elevating the risk for flash flooding. • Today: (30%) Warm and humid with spotty rain and storms this afternoon/evening. High: 88°. • Tonight: (20%) Mostly cloudy with a slight chance for a lingering shower. Low: 72°. • Tomorrow: (70%) Periods of rain and storms which could produce locally heavy rainfall, especially during the afternoon/evening. High: 87°. Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 80s this afternoon.
Another humid day with spotty storms
Another warm and humid day with spotty p.m. thunderstorms. • Today: (30%) Warm and humid with spotty showers and storms this afternoon/evening. High: 89°. • Tonight: (20%) A couple of lingering storms possible early, then a quieter overnight. Low: 71°. • Tomorrow: (40%) Another round of scattered showers and storms during the afternoon/evening. High: 88°. Today is going to be another warm and humid day. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s. Heat Index Values will peak in the mid-to-upper 90s.
A rinse and repeat weather pattern this week
Tomorrow: (30%) Warm and humid with spotty showers and storms. High: 89°. Today is going to be another warm and humid day. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s. Heat Index Values will peak in the mid-to-upper 90s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop through the afternoon/evening. Storms will initially form over the higher elevations. The threat for damaging winds looks low, but some heavy rainfall could lead to an isolated spot of flooding. Storms will fizzle just past sunset tonight.
Daily chances for thunderstorms this week
Today is going to be another warm and humid day. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s. Heat Index Values will peak in the mid-to-upper 90s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop through the afternoon/evening. Storms will initially form over the higher elevations. The threat for damaging winds looks low, but some heavy rainfall could lead to an isolated spot of flooding. Storms will fizzle just past sunset tonight. Low temperatures will reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Hot and humid through the holiday weekend
Hot and humid through the holiday weekend with slight chances for storms. • Tomorrow (4th of July): (30%) Hot and humid with spotty afternoon/evening storms. High: 95° (Heat Index 100°-105°+). The hot and humid pattern will continue into the holiday weekend. Highs will reach the mid 90s this afternoon. Heat Index Values will reach the triple digits once again. Plenty of sunshine will be around even with a few more clouds anticipated for the afternoon.
Today will likely be the hottest day of the week
Today will likely be the hottest day of the week. • Today: (20%) Hot and humid with a limited chance for an afternoon/evening storm. High: 96° (Heat Index 100°-105°+). Today will likely be the hottest day of the week. Highs will reach the mid 90s. Knoxville is forecast to reach 97°, which will fall short of the record high of 98° set in 1954. Heat Index Values will reach the triple digits once again. Plenty of sunshine will be around even with a few more clouds anticipated for the afternoon.
The hot and humid pattern continues
Tonight: (20%) Hot and humid with a slight chance of a P.M. storm. Any storm that does develop could be severe (damaging winds). High: 96° (Record: 98°/1954)(Heat Index 100°-105°+). The hot and humid stretch will continue today. Highs will reach the mid 90s. Heat Index Values will reach the triple digits once again. Most areas will remain dry, but a stray storm cannot be ruled out across the higher peaks of the Smokies later in the day/evening.
A dry and pleasant Wednesday
A dry and pleasant Wednesday. Moisture levels increase late week, which will lead to higher chances for storms. • Today: The pick of the week with lower humidity and plenty of sunshine. High: 84°. • Tomorrow: Partly cloudy and muggier with a low chance for a random storm. High: 88°. Today will be the pick of the week. It will be a pleasant day with a lot of sunshine. Humidity levels will remain on the lower side of the scale. Highs will reach the low-to-mid 80s. Tonight, it will be clear and quiet.
Clouds will slowly clear today as drier air moves in
Clouds will slowly clear today as drier and less humid air moves in. • Today: (20%) Morning clouds followed by some afternoon sunshine. High: 81°. • Tomorrow: The pick of the week with lower humidity and plenty of sunshine. High: 86°. After some noisy storms yesterday evening, drier conditions will gradually prevail today. A few light rain showers will linger through the morning, especially in the mountains. The clouds will slowly break apart through the afternoon.
AWARE: Strong storms are possible Monday afternoon/evening
AWARE: Strong storms and spots of flash flooding are possible Monday afternoon/evening. • Today (AWARE):(80%) Afternoon/evening storms could be strong and lead to flash flooding. High: 83°. Stay Weather AWARE Monday afternoon/evening as strong storms and areas of flash flooding are possible. The line of storms that brought severe weather to parts of the mid-west weekend overnight. This is preventing rain from falling in the area this morning.
A warm and humid Father’s Day
A warm and humid Father’s Day. Storms return on Monday along with a conditional risk for severe weather. • Father’s Day: Warm and muggier with a few more clouds later in the day. High: 90°. • Tonight: (60%) A decaying line of storms moves in from the northwest overnight.Low: 72°. • Tomorrow: (80%) Rain and storms are likely. There is a conditional risk for strong storms and flooding. High: 83°. Today will be a warm day as highs climb to around 90°.
Drier and less humid air will move in through the day
Drier and less humid air will move in through the day. • Today:(30%) Lingering morning rain will be followed by a drying trend. High 84°. • Tomorrow: Drier and mostly sunny with lower humidity as well. High: 86°. After a few lingering showers this morning, a quick drying trend is expected. The clouds will begin to break apart as well, which should lead to more sunshine for the afternoon. Less humid and drier air will move into the region.
Elevated rain chances through Friday morning
Today:(60%) Windy and scattered storms with a low chance for stronger storms, especially in Southeast Kentucky. High: 85°. • Tonight: (70%) Additional rain and storms, some of which could produce heavy rainfall. Low: 70°. • Tomorrow: (40%) Lingering morning rain will be followed by a drying trend. High 84°. It is a windy and warm start this morning. Most are waking to temperatures in the low-to-mid 70s. Wind gusts will stay elevated through the day.
A muggier and warmer Wednesday
Humidity levels will ramp up for the second half of the week, leading to elevated rain chances for Thursday into Friday. • Tomorrow:(60%) Scattered showers and storms with a low chance for stronger storms, especially in SE KY. High: 87°. After a couple of pleasant days, moisture levels will start to creep up this afternoon. High temperatures will reach the mid 80s. Heat Index Values will peak close to 90°. A mix of sun and clouds will be around for the day.
The pleasant conditions will continue today
A pleasant and sunny Tuesday. Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible Thursday into Friday. • Today: The “pick of the week” with low humidity and plenty of sunshine. High: 82°. Today will be the pick of the week. Humidity levels will stay low, and plenty of sunshine is anticipated. Highs will reach the low 80s. Tonight, it will be quiet as overnight lows drop to the low 60s. Moisture levels will start to creep up on Wednesday, so it will be a bit muggier. High temperatures will reach the mid 80s.
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