Knoxville woke up Monday to partly cloudy skies and near-freezing temperatures around 31°F at midmorning, but the chill will not last long. Sunshine returns with a high near 59°F this afternoon, and the warmer pattern sticks around into Tuesday before rain moves back into the valley late Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Milder Today, Even Warmer Tuesday
Sunny skies are on tap today with a high around 59°F and light north winds at 0 to 5 mph, a setup that should make for a comfortable afternoon for errands, a walk, or anything that was too chilly over the weekend. Tuesday brings the warmest air of the stretch, with highs near 68°F and southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph, with gusts possibly reaching into the mid 20s, according to the v.
Rain Moves In Tuesday Night
A low pressure system sliding through the Great Lakes will drag a front across East Tennessee Tuesday evening, and it looks ready to wring out some rain. Showers are likely after 7 p.m. Tuesday and into Wednesday morning, with about a 60% chance of measurable rain in most valley locations. Forecasters expect mainly rain in the valleys, with just a few flakes possible in the higher elevations, and current guidance keeps instability too low for thunderstorms.
How To Plan Around The Showers
If you have Tuesday evening plans, go ahead and pack an umbrella and expect a soggy start for the Wednesday commute. Gusty southwest winds Tuesday night could make things feel a bit blustery for a few hours as the front pushes through. For background on the chilly pattern that just wrapped up, check out Knoxville's shivery start to the day.
Bottom Line
There are no weather watches or warnings in effect for Knox County right now, but conditions can change quickly, especially around frontal passages, so it is worth checking updated forecasts if you have outdoor plans Tuesday night. If anything important changes, local officials and the National Weather Service are expected to post updates through the day.
