Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	NE 8 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	6 Sep 10:53 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Friendsville TN

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Labor Day
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Labor Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind becoming southeast 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.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.