Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Knoxville Downtown Airport (KDKX)

Lat: 35.97°NLon: 83.87°WElev: 827ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	20 Aug 2:15 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Powell TN

Overnight
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.