Knoxville and Oak Ridge woke up to mostly clear skies Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026, with temperatures near 46°F and light winds. Expect a bright, mild day with a high around 66°F, a comfortable window for errands, walks and outdoor lunches before warmer weather muscles in later in the week.
What To Expect This Week
Dry, mild weather sticks around through Wednesday, with highs nudging into the upper 60s ahead of a stronger warm-up. Thursday, March 26, 2026, is the star of the show, with southwest flow ramping up ahead of a weak front expected late Friday. No watches or warnings are in effect from the local office at this time, according to the NWS Morristown.
Thursday Gets Warm and Gusty
Thursday will be the warmest day in this stretch, with highs near 78°F and southwest winds of 5–15 mph, plus gusts that could reach 25 mph. In other words, a very pleasant afternoon with a bit of a kick. Thursday night stays mild with lows around 61°F and gusts easing but still noticeable. These trends and the timing of the late-week front are laid out in the office forecast discussion from NWS Morristown.
Friday Rain Chance and Weekend
Friday, March 27, 2026, brings the highest chance of showers, especially after about 2 p.m., with afternoon precipitation chances near 50%. Temperatures should still reach the upper 70s before clouds and showers move in. Most locations clear out on Saturday for cooler, sunnier conditions with a high near 61°F, and milder weather returns Sunday and Monday as highs climb back into the upper 60s and low 70s.
Local Tips
If you have outdoor plans, aim for earlier on Friday before showers become more likely, and secure loose patio furniture on Thursday afternoon when gusts peak. The local office also flagged a possible uptick in fire-weather concerns behind Friday's front in some of the drier spots, so if you are planning any open burning or yard work, check local restrictions and see our coverage on how March heat puts Knoxville on record watch for added context.
