A Dense Fog Advisory was in effect through 9 a.m. Friday for Knox County and nearby areas, with visibility potentially falling below one-quarter mile in valleys and near waterways, the National Weather Service warned. Drivers were advised to slow down, use headlights and leave extra room between vehicles.
Sunshine Friday, Cooler Saturday
After the morning fog, Knoxville was forecast to turn sunny Friday, with a high near 69°F. The National Weather Service forecast called for a partly cloudy Friday night with a low near 43°F, followed by a sunny Saturday with a high near 59°F and a low around 37°F Saturday night.
Saturday Temperatures Near November Normals
The weekend chill is close to typical November temperatures for Knoxville: Saturday’s forecast high of 59°F is near the normal high of 60°F, and the forecast low of 37°F is near the normal low of 38.1°F. The National Weather Service Morristown’s November table lists an average temperature of 49°F for the month. These monthly figures provide seasonal context, not a measure of how unusual this particular fog event is.
