Knoxville gets one more warm day Friday before the weather turns unsettled. The city should reach about 80 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, with little chance of rain during the day, but a wet and windy weekend is lining up next.
Clouds Hold On Friday
Friday morning starts near 60 degrees with mostly cloudy conditions, followed by a gradual warm-up through the afternoon. Friday night remains cloudy with a low near 60 and a 60% chance of precipitation.
Rain And Gusty Winds Arrive Saturday
Saturday brings an 80% chance of rain showers, with a chance of thunderstorms later in the day. The high should reach about 73 degrees, while winds increase to 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Showers and thunderstorms remain likely Saturday night, followed by more rain showers Sunday and a high near 75. The broader forecast from the National Weather Service warns of stronger winds in East Tennessee’s mountains and foothills, with heavier rain possible in parts of the southern Plateau and southeast Tennessee.
Sunshine Returns Monday
The weather improves for Columbus Day on Monday, when skies should turn mostly sunny with a high near 79. Sunny, dry conditions are expected for much of next week, with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal.
