Knoxville is starting Tuesday with temperatures in the mid-50s, with sunshine and a high near 80 expected later. The calm, dry pattern will stick around through the workweek as temperatures climb into the 80s.
Tuesday afternoon is expected to be sunny with no chance of rain. Tonight should be mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 55.
Warm Stretch Builds Through Friday
Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 82, followed by another sunny day Thursday that could reach 84. Friday stays mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 83 and light northeast winds.
Overnight lows will remain relatively mild, ranging from the mid-50s to upper 50s through the end of the week. That makes for comfortable evenings, though early-morning fog remains possible near bodies of water.
Weekend Forecast Turns Wetter
A slight chance of rain showers arrives Saturday afternoon, with a 20% chance of precipitation and a high near 80. Sunday brings a better chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible later in the day and a 50% chance of rain.
Forecasters are also watching a tropical disturbance in the Gulf that could help push moisture into the Tennessee Valley this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Monday remains partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and a high near 78, and no watches or warnings are in effect for the area.
