Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	30.22 in (1022.2 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	6 Aug 11:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport TN

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.