KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The heat and humidity are here to stay, but at least the chance of rain and storms is starting to increase. That means we’ll get another Code Orange air quality warning on Thursday, and then the chance of rain will be better over the weekend.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
This morning it is clear again with isolated fog and a low of 20 degrees in Knoxville.
It’s another hot, humid and mostly sunny day. With just a light breeze, pollution, dust and light smoke from fires settle in the valley, triggering a Code Orange air quality warning. This means “sensitive groups” should limit their outdoor exertion, especially in the afternoon. These include children, older adults and those with heart or lung conditions.
A few isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible in our higher elevations today, but otherwise it will remain dry again in most areas today, with just 10% cloud cover. It will be warmer than 36 degrees, but it will feel like it is around 38 degrees. Be cautious and limit your time outdoors. Be sure to stay hydrated.
Tonight it will be clear, with a light breeze and isolated fog with a low of 21 degrees.
OUTLOOK
Over the next few days, rainfall will gradually increase and afternoon maximum temperatures will gradually decrease.
On Friday, highs will be around 35 degrees, with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. It will feel like it’s almost 38 degrees again.
Your I’m All Vol forecast for Saturday is hot with a slight chance of rain during play! Sun protection and plenty of water are a must!
Saturday will be around 93 degrees, with a southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph and gusts around 15 mph. We will have major rain and storm coverage across 40% of our region Saturday afternoon.
On Sunday there will be heavy rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon with a 60% chance of rain and highs of 30 degrees.
In your First Alert 8-day planner, temperatures will be above 27 degrees at the start of next week with only a few isolated rains, but then a few more showers will arrive mid-week, cooling us down to above 25 degrees.
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