Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Partly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 20 Jun 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Karns TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 85. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 85. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Karns TN
 35.94°N 84.05°W (Elev. 974 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Jun 20, 2026
3pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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