Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Scattered severe storms capable of large to very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a few tornadoes will be possible across the central Plains. Heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat across portions of the Mississippi Valley into the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys. Hot, dry and windy conditions will continue to bring a critical fire weather threat from the Southwest into the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82° N Lon: 83.99° W Elev: 981 ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 8 Jun 10:53 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Blount Smoky Mountains

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms late. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
A chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Showers likely. Thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the 60s to lower 70s. Light winds. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s to mid 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the 60s to lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the 60s to lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the 60s to lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the 60s to lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.



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706 AM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
 
 

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