Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 May 8:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Knoxville TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Knoxville TN
 35.92°N 83.97°W (Elev. 869 ft)
7:06 pm EDT May 17, 2026
9pm EDT May 17, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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