The National Weather Service in Knoxville has forecasted a mostly sunny day with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon. Precipitation chances stand at 30 percent, mainly after 4 pm. The day will start with a light northwest breeze expected to shift north from around 5 to 10 mph, as reported by the latest update from the National Weather Service.
Temperatures in the region are anticipated to rise to a high near 82 degrees Fahrenheit under mostly sunny skies. Knoxville residents and visitors should prepare for humidity levels lingering around 94 percent with a dewpoint of 70 degrees, which may make for an atmosphere that could feel muggier than the actual temperature suggests. Visibility will be around 10 miles in the morning, with weather conditions detailed on the NWS website last updated at 8:35 am EDT on August 19.
Going into the night, skies will clear up, and temperatures are expected to drop to a comfortable low of around 61 degrees. The breeze will hold steady with a north wind of around 5 mph, making for a tranquil evening setting. The rest of the week also looks promising regarding weather, with sunny days ahead and highs hovering around the 80-degree mark until Thursday when temperatures are forecasted to climb to 85 degrees.
As Knoxville heads into the weekend, the heat is set to notch up further. According to the NWS forecast, Friday will sizzle with a high near 88 degrees, followed by sunny and hot conditions on Saturday and Sunday, where highs are expected to reach 90 and 91 degrees respectively. On these nights, temperatures should settle in the mid-60s, offering some respite from the daytime heat.
