Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

82°F

28°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 16 Jun 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Townsend TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Low around 67. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 78. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 67. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Townsend TN
 35.59°N 83.76°W (Elev. 2802 ft)
1:16 pm EDT Jun 16, 2025
1pm EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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