Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

35°F

2°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.3 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 7:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Rockford TN

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Rockford TN
 35.84°N 83.9°W (Elev. 1102 ft)
7:06 am EDT Mar 19, 2026
8am EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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