Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	19 May 8:53 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Townsend TN

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 83. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 67. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Memorial Day

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.