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Widespread Rain from Texas to the Central Appalachians; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in Southern California and the Southwest

Scattered thunderstorms and widespread showers are expected from the Texas coast to the central Appalachians today. Heavy to excessive rainfall will continue in southern California into the Desert Southwest through Saturday. Heavy rain will pose a risk of flash flooding, especially across burn scar and urbanized regions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

59°F

15°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.18 in (1021.5 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Nov 11:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Townsend TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers. High near 63. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 63. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thanksgiving Day
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Townsend TN
 35.61°N 83.78°W (Elev. 2234 ft)
Last Update:
11:51 am EST Nov 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Nov 23, 2025-6pm EST Nov 29, 2025
 
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