Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	30.15 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	18 Jul 11:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Townsend TN

Overnight
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.