Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.1 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 10:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Tallassee TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Tallassee TN
 35.49°N 83.99°W (Elev. 899 ft)
7:06 pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
11pm EDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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