Knoxville wakes up cloudy this morning with temperatures hovering near 50°F, but the gloom will not last. Skies turn mostly sunny by afternoon, with highs around 77°F, a light southwest breeze and a warm Sunday on deck before a weak front nudges in late Sunday and into Monday, bringing a shot at rain.
Weekend Snapshot
Today, Saturday, May 9, 2026, is set to be mostly sunny with a high near 77°F and southwest winds around 0–10 mph. Sunday, May 10, 2026, looks even warmer, with a high near 82°F and generally dry conditions. Overnight lows should slip into the mid 50s Saturday night and hold in the upper 50s Sunday night ahead of the front. Forecasters at the NWS Morristown say the weekend should stay mainly dry until late Sunday.
Sunday Night Into Monday
Clouds build back in Sunday evening, with about a 50% chance of showers and a few thunderstorms developing after roughly 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2026, and continuing into Monday morning, May 11, 2026. Rainfall amounts are expected to be light and scattered, and forecasters say widespread severe storms are unlikely.
Plan Ahead
If you have outdoor plans, from patios to errands, Saturday and most of Sunday offer solid windows to be outside. The Market Square Farmers’ Market returned for the season last Saturday, according to Visit Knoxville. Look for patchy damp roads Monday morning and consider a light jacket and an umbrella if you will be out early.
Looking Ahead
Temperatures cool behind the front, with Monday, May 11, 2026, topping out near 70°F and lows dropping into the 40s. Parts of the higher Southern Appalachian terrain could slip into the upper 30s Tuesday morning, May 12, 2026, bringing a chance of patchy frost there. Skies should clear by midweek and readings are expected to bounce back into the low to mid 70s by Wednesday and Thursday.
