Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	13 Jul 1:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Townsend TN

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

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 88. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.