Knoxville is starting Thursday, October 15, under cloudy skies and temperatures near 70 degrees, but the day is expected to turn sunny and unusually hot. The high could reach 88 degrees before a sharp weekend cooldown sends temperatures into the 50s and 60s.
One More Summerlike Day
Thursday afternoon should be sunny, with a light southwest wind and little chance of rain. If Knoxville reaches 88 degrees, it would break the October 15 record of 87 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday Brings Wind And Showers
Friday will begin sunny before rain showers become possible after 4 p.m. The high is expected to reach 82 degrees, with gusts up to 30 mph likely at times as cooler air moves in.
Friday night brings a 50% chance of showers and a low near 50 degrees. That timing could make for a messy finish to outdoor plans and a noticeably cooler evening commute.
Weekend Chill Arrives Fast
Saturday should turn mostly sunny after a slight early shower chance, but the high will struggle to reach 59 degrees. Saturday night falls to around 40 degrees.
Frost is possible Saturday night, especially in colder valleys and higher elevations, with another chilly night possible Sunday. Sunday should be sunny with a high near 63, followed by a gradual warm-up to the upper 60s Monday and around 70 Tuesday; the broader warm-to-cold swing follows the pattern outlined in an earlier Hoodline forecast.
