Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	33%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	24 Aug 3:53 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: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.