SUMMARY: On Veterans Day, a cold front is moving southeast, leading to clearer skies overnight as high pressure brings cool, dry air. Winds will shift to the south, allowing for increased moisture and potential showers in the coming days, particularly with a new cold front expected Wednesday into Thursday. While models show varying confidence in the anticipated rain, it’s advisable not to rely heavily on forecasts just yet. For the weekend, conditions are expected to be drier with temperatures in the upper 60s.

Here is your afternoon weather report on Monday, Nov. 11.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee’s economy is growing, with employment increasing by 195,000 since March 2020 and an unemployment rate of 3.2%, lower than the national rate of 4.1%. However, the labor force participation rate has declined to 59.4%, significantly below the national average of 62.7%. Dr. Don Bruce from the University of Tennessee attributes this decline partly to the in-migration of retirees and educational pursuits. Despite a low unemployment rate, Tennessee faces 64,000 unfilled jobs due to geographic and skill mismatches. Per capita income in Tennessee is $62,229, still below the national average of $69,810 but closing the gap.

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SUMMARY: This morning in Knoxville, temperatures started at 58 degrees, nearly 20 degrees above the average low of 39, and peaked at 71, almost 10 degrees above average. This marks the warmest November opening on record at McGee Tyson Airport. A frontal boundary is expected to bring scattered showers overnight into Monday morning, clearing by the Veterans Day Parade with highs in the low 70s. Cooler, drier air will arrive Tuesday, bringing highs in the upper 60s. Midweek, another system may bring significant rain, with totals potentially reaching up to an inch, but temperatures will still remain above average.

Another front will move into the region midweek bringing rain chances and slightly cooler temps Wednesday night into Thursday.

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