Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville Downtown Airport (KDKX)

Lat: 35.97°NLon: 83.87°WElev: 827ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 12:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Knoxville TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    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: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Knoxville TN
 35.96°N 83.89°W (Elev. 883 ft)
11:42 pm EDT May 16, 2026
12am EDT May 17, 2026-6pm EDT May 23, 2026
 
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