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Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Sep 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Townsend TN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 84. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 84. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Townsend TN
 35.61°N 83.76°W (Elev. 1969 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 am EDT Sep 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Sep 10, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 16, 2026
 
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