Knoxville is starting Monday, August 24, with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s, but the afternoon will feel decidedly warmer. Sunshine is expected to carry the city to about 87 degrees, with no rain in the forecast and little wind to stir things up.
Sunny Stretch Through Tuesday
Monday night should stay mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 61 degrees and northeast winds between 0 and 5 mph. Tuesday, August 25, will bring another sunny day with a high near 88 and a similarly light breeze.
The dry spell should also come with more comfortable humidity levels through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Any isolated patchy fog in sheltered areas early Monday should fade after sunrise.
Storm Chances Return Wednesday
The pattern shifts Wednesday, August 26, when Knoxville could see a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The day will remain mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91, while the chance of rain rises to 40% Wednesday night as skies turn mostly cloudy.
Thursday Is The Wettest Day
Thursday, August 27, looks like the most unsettled day of the week, with a chance of showers before 2 p.m. followed by likely showers and thunderstorms, along with a high near 88 and a 60% chance of precipitation.
Friday will ease back toward mostly sunny conditions, though a few showers or thunderstorms remain possible, especially early and during the afternoon. The weekend then looks mainly dry, with sunny skies and highs near 90 Saturday and 91 Sunday.
No Active Weather Advisories
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the area. For outdoor plans, Monday and Tuesday offer the best combination of sunshine, light winds and lower humidity before storm chances build midweek, the weather service said.
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