Knoxville is starting Wednesday with clear skies and temperatures in the low 60s, but the city is headed for another unusually warm October afternoon. Highs should reach 86 degrees, putting the area within a degree of daily record highs before a sharp weekend cooldown arrives.
Sunny, Warm Weather Holds Through Thursday
Sunshine and light southwest winds will carry temperatures steadily upward Wednesday, with only a small chance of rain. The National Weather Service expects unusually warm conditions Thursday, with very low rain-shower potential and a high of 87. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy, with temperatures settling around 64.
Friday Brings Wind And A Small Rain Chance
The pattern changes Friday as a front moves through East Tennessee. Knoxville should stay mostly sunny much of the day, but a slight chance of rain arrives after 2 p.m., with northwest flow behind the front. Temperatures will top out near 80 before falling quickly to around 47 Friday night.
Weekend Chill Raises Frost Concerns
Saturday will bring much cooler conditions. Saturday night should be clear and cold, with a low near 41, and frost is possible in elevated areas and locations north of Knoxville. Sunday rebounds modestly to a sunny 68 degrees, but another chilly night is expected.
Gardeners May Want To Cover Tender Plants
No watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted, but residents with frost-sensitive plants should consider bringing them indoors before Saturday night.
