Knoxville residents can expect cloudy weather today with a slight chance of morning showers. Winds will be gusty, reaching up to 25 mph, and temperatures will peak at 52°F before cooling down later in the day, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight will be cloudy with lighter winds and a low of 34°F, making it a good evening for indoor plans. For those heading outside, expect a calm but chilly night under the overcast sky. On Friday, skies will gradually clear, with highs reaching 44°F, but expect a sharp drop to 24°F overnight. Saturday will bring mostly sunny weather with another high around 44°F, but temperatures will dip to around 31°F at night, with a slight chance of snow showers, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The weather for the remainder of the holiday weekend will be cloudy with some sunshine expected by Sunday, with highs in the low 40s. Sunday night may offer clear skies, though temperatures will drop to around 20°F. The National Weather Service in Morristown issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" early this morning, warning of strong winds in the Smoky Mountains and northeast Tennessee. "Southwesterly winds increasing to 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected." While no spotters are needed, locals and visitors should be prepared for the gusty winds. The forecast for next week calls for mostly sunny skies, with a chance of spotty showers and flurries on Tuesday and Wednesday, as stated by the National Weather Service.