Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

56°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Apr 4:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Tallassee TN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 60. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 60. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Tallassee TN
 35.5°N 83.88°W (Elev. 3720 ft)
2:23 am EDT Apr 27, 2026
5am EDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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