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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 May 9:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Rockford TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Rockford TN
 35.87°N 83.9°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 pm EDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 8, 2026
 
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