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Tropical Depression Nine in the Gulf of America; California October Heat Wave Continues

Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. Stay tuned to forecast updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday in Coastal California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 6:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Slickrock Wilderness NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Slickrock Wilderness NC
 35.36°N 84°W (Elev. 4278 ft)
Last Update:
6:28 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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