Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes; Winter Weather in the Northern Tier

A slow moving front extending from the Great Lakes region into the Plains will bring snow, wintry mix, and ice accumulation north of the front from the Upper Midwest into New England, and severe weather and heavy rain south of the front. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging gusts, severe hail, and heavy rain are expected across parts of the Great Lakes/Midwest through tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Apr 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Townsend TN

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Townsend TN
 35.63°N 83.75°W (Elev. 2254 ft)
7:06 am EDT Apr 1, 2026
7am EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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