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Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 2 Apr 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Townsend TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm. High near 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest 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. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm. High near 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Townsend TN
 35.68°N 83.78°W (Elev. 1076 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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