Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NE 12 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1022.2 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 3 Oct 5:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Townsend TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Townsend TN
 35.63°N 83.78°W (Elev. 2028 ft)
1:31 pm EDT Oct 3, 2025
6pm EDT Oct 3, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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