Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	SW 15 mph
Barometer	29.83 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	16 May 7:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport TN

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then T-storms
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4am and 5am. Low around 66. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.