Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	NW 3 mph
Barometer	30.14 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	27 Jul 11:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW High Rocks NC

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Areas Fog
Sunday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers and
Areas Fog
then Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Areas of fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 75. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.