Areas of Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rainfall, and Extreme Heat Saturday

Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds will be possible from the Ozark Plateau east into the Tennessee Valley Saturday. Rounds of heavy thunderstorms ahead of a slow moving front will continue locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential from the Ozarks to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys Saturday. Extreme heat will continue for the Intermountain West and Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 11 Jul 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Townsend TN

Flood Watch July 11, 09:13am until July 12, 08:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch July 11, 09:13am until July 12, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. High near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
A 30 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, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Townsend TN
 35.7°N 83.77°W (Elev. 1243 ft)
7:06 am EDT Jul 11, 2026
9am EDT Jul 11, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 17, 2026
 
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