Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Partly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 11:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Tallassee TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Monday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Tallassee TN
 35.61°N 84.03°W (Elev. 1102 ft)
11:48 pm EDT May 17, 2025
12am EDT May 18, 2025-6pm EDT May 24, 2025
 
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