Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. 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

75°F

24°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	NW 3 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Jul 10:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Townsend TN

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 95 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 92. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 93. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.