Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Apr 1:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Hooper Bald NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 60. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 60 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 9 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 60. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Showers likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers after 2am. Low around 55. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Hooper Bald NC
 35.33°N 84.03°W (Elev. 4390 ft)
6:19 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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