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Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 7 Oct 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Townsend TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 82 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Townsend TN
 35.61°N 83.81°W (Elev. 1955 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Oct 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Oct 7, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 14, 2026
 
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