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Sunny upper‑60s Sunday in Knoxville. NWS warns of elevated fire danger—avoid outdoor burning.
A joint notice pauses debris-burn permits across Sevier County while urging extreme caution for campfires and grills.
Sunny and breezy Saturday with highs near 60; low humidity raises fire danger south of I-40.
Warm morning gives way to gusty winds and likely showers after 2 p.m.; a cooler, frosty weekend follows in spots.
Knoxville will top out near 80°F Thursday with gusty southwest winds. Showers are likely after 2 p.m. Friday, followed by a sharp cool-down into the upper 30s Friday night.
Warm Wednesday heats into the low 70s with very dry air and gusty winds; rain returns Friday to cool things off. Residents should avoid outdoor burning while humidity is low.
Mostly sunny and mild through Wednesday; warming into the upper 70s Thursday with gusty southwest winds and a chance of Friday showers.
NWS Morristown issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Cherokee County early Monday, warning of 60 mph gusts, frequent lightning and an active tornado watch.
Cocke County EMA warns an overnight storm could cause power outages; residents are urged to charge phones, set an alarm and check on neighbors.
Fog and morning showers will give way to gusty winds and a sharp cool‑down. Mountain snow is possible Monday afternoon into the night.
A warm afternoon to near 75°F is on tap for Knoxville, but a fast-moving line of storms after midnight could bring damaging winds and a low tornado risk.
NWS Morristown warns damaging winds could accompany severe storms Sunday night across Anderson County and the Knoxville area.
Sunny and near 70°F today, then a system late Sunday into Monday could bring damaging winds and a quick rain-to-snow change in the mountains.
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