Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	NE 8 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	17 Aug 8:53 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Townsend TN

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.