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A quiet end to the week before a rainy and windy weekend
It will remain quiet and comfortable through Friday. The remnants of “Isaias” will bring showers and gusty winds for the weekend. • Today: One of the warmest days of the week with plenty of sunshine. High: 83°. • Tonight: A clear and pleasant night. Some patchy fog is possible. Low: 57°. Today will be another warm day with plenty of sunshine. Highs will reach the low 80s, resulting in today ending up being one of the warmest of the week. It will be comfortable with low humidity.
A warm and quiet second half of the week
A warm and quiet second half of the week. • Tomorrow: Even warmer with plenty of sunshine. High: 83°. Today will be another pleasant and warm day. Highs will reach the upper 70s and low 80s. Low humidity levels will result in a comfortable feel. The clear sky will remain tonight. Temperatures will tumble into the mid 50s. Thursday and Friday will be the warmest days of the week. Highs will reach the low-to-mid 80s with plenty of sunshine anticipated. Humidity levels will stay low.
Cool mornings and warm afternoons this week
Cool mornings and warm afternoons for a majority of the week. • Today: Another comfortable day with plenty of sunshine. High: 80°. Today will be another pleasant and warm day. Highs will reach the upper 70s and low 80s. Low humidity levels will result in a comfortable feel. The clear sky will remain tonight. Temperatures will tumble into the upper 40s and low 50s. Most of the week will be dry and comfortable.
A dry and comfortable week
Today: Morning clouds clear leading to more sunshine for the afternoon. High: 78°. • Tomorrow: Another comfortable day with plenty of sunshine. High: 80°. The clouds will continue to thin out this morning, leading to more sunshine for the afternoon. Dry and comfortable air will continue to settle into the region thanks to a slight breeze from the northeast. Highs will reach the upper 70s. Temperatures will tumble into the upper 40s and low 50s overnight. Most of the week will be dry and comfortable.
Elevated rain chances through the weekend
Elevated rain chances through the weekend, but it will not be a constant rain. • Today:(30%) Humid with a late day chance for spotty storms, especially west. High: 87°. • Tomorrow:(60%) Overcast with scattered showers and storms at times. High: 80°. Today is going to be a warm and muggy day. Highs will be back into the mid-to-upper 80s. Cloud cover will gradually increase through the day. Isolated showers and storms are possible during the late afternoon/evening.
Moisture will continue to ramp up through the weekend
Moisture will continue to ramp up through the weekend. • Today: Muggier with a mix of sun and clouds. High: 89°. • Tomorrow:(30%) Humid with a late day chance for spotty storms, especially west. High: 87°. Today is going to be a warm and muggy day. Highs will be back into the mid-to-upper 80s. Some may flirt with the 90° mark, especially in the central and southern valley. Plenty of sunshine is still expected with a few passing clouds. Tonight will be mild as overnight lows drop to the mid 60s.
Above average temperatures through the end of the week
Above average temperatures through the end of the week. • Today: Warmer with a mix of sun and clouds. High: 87°. • Tomorrow: Muggier with a mix of sun and clouds. High: 89°. Plenty of sunshine is anticipated today with a few passing clouds at times. Highs will reach the mid 80s, which is above average for this time of year. However, humidity levels will remain low so it should still feel comfortable this afternoon. Temperatures will drop to around 60° overnight.
A slight warming trend through the week
Today: A slight increase in temperatures, but humidity levels will remain low. High: 83°. • Tomorrow: Warmer with a mix of sun and clouds. High: 87°. Today will be another comfortable and sunny day. Highs will reach the upper 70s and low 80s. It will be a few degrees warmer than the last couple of days. However, humidity levels will remain low so it should still feel comfortable this afternoon. Temperatures overnight will drop to the mid 50s, which will not be as cool as the last couple of nights.
A sunny and comfortable Monday
A sunny and comfortable Monday ahead of a slight warming trend through the week. • Tuesday: A slight increase in temperatures, but humidity levels will remain low. High: 83°. Similar to this past weekend, today will be another comfortable and sunny day. Highs will reach the upper 70s to near 80°, which is normal for this time of year. A clear sky tonight will allow temperatures will drop to the upper 40s and low 50s. Tomorrow will be slightly warmer. Highs will be back into the low-to-mid 80s.
It will stay comfortable through the weekend
It will stay comfortable through the weekend. Today will be a very comfortable day. After some fog this morning, plenty of sunshine is expected for the afternoon/evening. Highs will reach the mid 70s, which is slightly below average for this time of year. A mostly clear sky will remain through the night. Overnight lows will drop to the upper 40s and low 50s with the coolest spots closer to TN/KY border. Our first taste of fall for the season will continue through the weekend.
Less humid air will settle into the region through the day
Drier and less humid air will settle into the region through the day. • Today: (30%) Lingering clouds and showers, especially in the morning. High: 75°. • Tonight: The clouds continue to clear which should allow for some patchy fog to develop. Low: 58°. Drier and less humid air will continue to settle into the region through the day. As it does so, it will squeeze out any lingering moisture in the form of spotty showers.
Downpours today will pose a threat for localized flooding
Downpours and storms today will pose a threat for localized flooding. • Today: (70%) Scattered rain and storms (some of which will be heavy) may lead to isolated areas of flooding. High: 80°. • Tonight: (40%) Scattered showers and storms linger with a decrease in coverage overnight. Low: 67°. • Tomorrow: (30%) Lingering clouds and showers, especially in the morning. High: 75°. Another round of scattered rain and storms will develop this afternoon/evening. The rain will be locally heavy in spots.
Additional waves of rain through mid-week
Today: (60%) Additional periods of rain and storms, isolated areas of flooding are possible. High: 84°. • Tonight: (40%) Scattered showers and storms with some areas of fog overnight. Low: 67°. • Tomorrow: (70%) Scattered rain and storms may lead to isolated areas of flooding. High: 80°. It is a soggy start for some this morning. Many will see a lull in rain activity late morning into the early afternoon. Plenty of clouds will be around. This will keep high temperatures in the low-to-mid 80s.
Isolated strong storms Monday afternoon/evening
Today (AWARE): (40%) Hot and humid with scattered afternoon/evening storms, some of which could produce isolated damaging wind gusts. High: 92° (Heat Index: near 100°). • Tonight: (40%) Scattered showers and storms with some areas of fog overnight. Low: 69°. • Tuesday: (60%) Additional waves of rain and storms, isolated areas of flooding are possible. High: 86°. Expect a variably cloudy sky today as highs return to the low 90s. Heat index values will peak near 100°.
A steamy weekend with spotty chances for storms
Today: (30%) Hot and humid with a few spotty afternoon/evening storms. High 93° (Heat Index near 100°). • Tonight: (20%) Evening storms followed by a quiet and mild overnight. Low: 70°. • Tomorrow: (30%) Another steamy day with spotty afternoon/evening storms. High: 93° (Heat Index near 100°). Today will be another hot and humid day as high temperatures reach the low-to-mid 90s. Heat index values will peak near 100°. A lot of sunshine will be around with just a few spotty afternoon/evening storms.
Staying hot and humid into the weekend
Staying hot and humid into the weekend. • Today: (20%) Hot and humid with a low chance for a stray afternoon/evening storm, primarily in the mountains. High 94° (Record: 95°/1931)(Heat Index near 100°). • Tonight: A mild and quiet night. Some fog is possible. Low: 71°. • Tomorrow: (30%) Partly cloudy with spotty storms, especially north of Knoxville and in the mountains. High: 93° (Heat Index near 100°). Today will be another hot and humid day as high temperatures reach the low-to-mid 90s.
Near-record heat through the end of the week
Near-record heat through the end of the week. • Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, hot, and humid with a stray P.M. storm possible over the Mountains (20%). High: 94° (Record: 95°/1931)(Heat Index near 100°). Today will be another hot and humid day. Highs will reach the low-to-mid 90s (the record high for Wednesday is 96°, set in 1927), along with plenty of afternoon sunshine. Plenty of sunshine is expected and it will be another dry day. Overnight lows will be in the upper 60s and low 70s.
Elevated rain chances this weekend
Rain chances will remain elevated through the weekend, but it will not be a washout. • Today: (30%) Hot and humid with spotty storms, especially during the afternoon/evening. High: 92° (Heat index: near 100°). • Tonight: (30%) Muggy and mild with a few isolated showers.Low: 71°. • Tomorrow: (60%) Rain is more likely, but it will not be a washout. High: 87° (Heat Index: upper 90s). Moisture levels will be higher today, which means some locally heavy rainfall cannot be ruled out.
Several opportunities for rain through the weekend
A warm and humid Thursday. Elevated rain chances for Friday and this weekend. • Today: (20%) Partly cloudy with a limited chance for a storm, especially northwest of Knoxville. High: 91° (Heat index: near 100°). • Tonight: (30%) Muggy and mild with a few isolated showers. Low: 70°. • Tomorrow: (40%) Hot and humid with scattered storms, especially during the afternoon/evening. High: 92° (Heat index: near 100°). Moisture levels will ramp up today. This will lead to a more humid feel.
Wednesday will be the pick of the week
Wednesday will be the pick of the week. Rain chances will increase late week. • Tonight: Mostly clear and almost comfortable. Low: 69°. • Tomorrow: (20%) More humid with a gradual increase in cloud cover. High: 91° (Heat index: near 100°). Today will be another warm and muggy day. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s, which is above average for this time of year. Heat index values will peak in the mid 90s.
Rain chances will increase late in the week
Rain chances will increase late in the week. • Today: Warmer with plenty of sunshine and a few passing clouds. High: 89° (Heat Index: mid 90s). Today will be a hot and humid day. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s, which is above average for this time of year. It will be slightly more humid. Heat index values will peak in the mid 90s. Plenty of sunshine is expected, and rain chances are very low thanks to an area of high pressure moving into the area. A mostly clear sky will remain tonight.
Near-average temperatures and spotty storms for Labor Day
Today (Labor Day): (30%) Variably cloudy with spotty afternoon/evening storms, especially along and south of I-40. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid 90s). Temperatures will be closer to average today compared to the last several days. Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 80s under a variably cloudy sky. Heat index values will peak in the mid 90s. Spotty showers and storms will develop this afternoon/evening. Storms today will move from east to west.
Some heat relief for the rest of Labor Day weekend
Some heat relief for the rest of Labor Day weekend. • Today: (20%) Variably cloudy with isolated showers and storms. High: 90° (Heat Index: near 100°). Today will not be as hot as the last couple of days. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s under a variably cloudy sky. Heat index values will peak in the upper 90s to near 100°. Isolated storms are possible today. Through the early afternoon, those northeast of Knoxville will be the favored spots to see a storm or two.
A hot and humid Saturday with scattered storms Original
Tomorrow: (20%) Sun and clouds with a limited chance for a random mountain storm. High: 92° (Heat Index: near 100°). Today will be another hot and humid day. Highs will reach the mid 90s. Heat index values will peak in the triple digits. Once again, there will be an elevated risk for developing heat-related illnesses, especially in the valley. A line of scattered storms will move in from Kentucky during the late afternoon/evening. A few storms could be strong.
Staying hot and humid into Labor Day weekend
Staying hot and humid into the weekend with slightly better chances for storms. • Today: (30%) Hot and humid with a few spotty storms possible later in the afternoon/evening. High: 97° (Heat Index: near 105°)(Record: 101°/1954). • Tonight: (20%) Storms will fizzle through the evening leading to a quieter night. Low: 74°. Today will be another hot and humid day. A mix of sun and clouds is anticipated as highs reach the mid-to-upper 90s.
Near-record heat today
Today: The hottest day of the week.High: 98° (Heat Index: near 105°)(Record: 98°/2011). • Tonight: Mostly clear and muggy with some patchy areas of fog. Low: 74°. • Tomorrow: (30%) Hot and humid with a few spotty storms possible later in the afternoon/evening. High: 97° (Heat Index: near 105°)(Record: 101°/1954). Near-record high temperatures are expected today. In fact, there is a chance that today ends up being the hottest day of the year. Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 90s.
Staying hot and humid this week
The rest of the workweek will feature some of the hottest temperatures of the summer. • Tomorrow: One of the hottest days of the week. High: 97° (Heat Index: 100°+). Today will be another hot and humid day. Highs will reach the low-to-mid 90s. Heat index values will peak in the low 100s, which will elevate the risk for developing heat-related illnesses. Plenty of sunshine is anticipated with just a few passing clouds this afternoon. Tonight will be a mild and quite night. It will remain muggy.
Heating up through mid-week
Tomorrow: One of the hottest days of the week. High: 96° (Heat Index: 100°+). Today will be another hot and humid day. Highs will reach the low-to-mid 90s. Heat index values will peak in the upper 90s and low 100s. Plenty of sunshine is anticipated with just a few passing clouds this afternoon. Tonight will be a mild and quite night. It will remain muggy. Overnight lows will drop to the upper 60s and low 70s. Through Thursday, high temperatures will reach the mid-to-upper 90s.
Hot and humid this week
Today: Hot and humid with plenty of sunshine. High: 93° (Heat Index: near 100°). This week will be hot and humid as high pressure remains in control of our weather. For today, temperatures will reach the low 90s. Heat index values will peak near 100°. Plenty of sunshine is anticipated with just a few passing clouds this afternoon. There is a low chance that a random storm develops in the Smokies later this afternoon. Tonight will be a mild and quite night. It will remain muggy.
Hot and humid this weekend
The heat and humidity will start to increase this weekend. • Today: (20%) Warm and humid with a limited chance for an isolated afternoon storm. High: 89° (Heat Index: mid 90s). Humidity levels will remain elevated today. Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 80s. It will be humid and “feel-like” the mid 90s. A few isolated storms cannot be ruled out this afternoon/evening. In the end, most will stay dry. A few clouds will linger tonight. Overnight lows will drop to the mid-to-upper 60s.
Scattered storms anticipated Thursday evening
Today: (60%) Humid with scattered storms developing during the afternoon/evening. High: 89° (Heat Index: mid-to-upper 90s). Today is going to be a warm and humid day. Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 80s. It will be humid and “feel-like” the mid-to-upper 90s. Scattered showers and storms will develop during the afternoon but more so during this evening. Today will not be a washout. Locally rain could lead to an isolated spot of flooding. Some gusty winds are possible in the strongest storm.
Elevated humidity levels for the second half of the week
Humidity levels will begin to ramp up today. Storm chances will increase on Thursday. • Today: (20%) More humid and variably cloudy with a low chance for an isolated mountain storm. High: 90° (Heat Index: mid 90s). • Tonight: (30%) Partly cloudy and not as comfortable. A few showers/storms are possible overnight.Low: 69°. • Tomorrow: (60%) Humid with scattered storms developing during the afternoon/evening. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid-to-upper 90s).
One more day with low humidity
Humidity levels will remain low for one more day. Humidity levels will start to increase on Wednesday, which will eventually lead to elevated rain chances. • Tomorrow: (20%) More humid and variably cloudy with a low chance for an isolated mountain storm. High: 90° (Heat Index: mid 90s). Today will be another quiet and comfortable day. Plenty of sunshine is expected, and humidity levels will stay low.
A quiet and pleasant start to the week
A quiet and pleasant start to the week. Today will be the pick of the week. Plenty of sunshine is expected, and humidity levels will stay low. This will lead to a comfortable afternoon with highs in the mid-80s. Another crisp night is expected. Overnight lows will drop to the upper 50s and low 60s. Isolated patches of fog are possible. Tomorrow will be another quiet and comfortable day. Plenty of sunshine will be around with just a few passing clouds.
A humid Friday before drier air returns this weekend
A humid Friday with spotty storms. Humidity levels will gradually fall through the weekend. • Tomorrow: Not as humid with a mix of sun and clouds. High: 89°. Today will be another warm and humid day. Highs will reach the upper 80s. Heat index values will peak in the upper 90s. Spotty showers and storms are anticipated, especially during the afternoon and evening. Watch out for briefly heavy rain and lightning. Storms should fizzle by the time most high school football games start this evening.
A morning round of rain followed by additional evening storms
A morning round of rain followed by additional evening storms. • Today: (60%) Scattered morning rain with additional storms developing in the evening. High: 87° (Heat Index: near 100°). A line of storms will roll through the area mid-morning into the early afternoon. The Plateau and Southeast Kentucky are the most likely spots to see rain with this first round. A lull in rain activity will develop this afternoon. This could allow for the fuel levels in the atmosphere to increase.
The heat relief continues today
Another day with lower humidity levels followed by increasing rain chances to close out the workweek. • Today: Muggy with a mix of sun and clouds.High: 91° (Heat Index: mid 90s). • Tonight: (30%) Clouds will gradually increase with a chance for a few showers late. Low: 70°. • Tomorrow: (60%) Scattered rain and storms, especially in the morning. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid-to-upper 90s). The slight break from the heat will continue today. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s.
Some heat relief through mid-week
Today: Sun and clouds with a slight drop in humidity.High: 89° (Heat Index: low-to-mid 90s). • Tonight: A mild and mostly clear night. Patchy fog is possible. Low: 67°. After some strong storms Monday evening, quieter conditions are anticipated for today. A mix of sun and clouds will be around for the day today. Highs will reach the upper 80s, which is closer to average for this time of year.
AWARE: Scattered strong storms this afternoon/evening
Today (AWARE): (60%) Hot and humid with scattered p.m. storms, some of which could be strong. High: 95° (Heat Index: 100°+). • Tomorrow: (20%) Sun and clouds with a slight drop in humidity.High: 90° (Heat Index: mid-to-upper 90s). Stay Weather AWARE Monday afternoon/evening as scattered strong storms will pose a threat for damaging winds. The hot and oppressive conditions will continue today. Highs will reach the mid 90s.
This weekend will be one of the hottest of the summer
This weekend will be one of the hottest of the summer. • Today: (30%) Hot and humid with spotty storms, some of which produce locally heavy rainfall. High: 93° (Heat Index: 100°+). • Tomorrow: (30%) Steamy with a few isolated afternoon/evening storms. Many will stay dry. High: 95° (Heat Index: 105°+). The heat and humidity will crank up through the weekend. Highs will reach the low 90s today. Heat index values will climb above 100°, which will increase the risk for heat related illnesses.
Heating up through the end of the week
Heating up through the end of the week. The heat and humidity will crank up through the weekend. Highs will reach the low 90s this weekend. Heat Index Values for many will reach the triple digits. Spotty showers and storms are anticipated, especially during the afternoon/evening. The higher elevations will be the favored locations for additional rain. There is a low risk for isolated flooding, especially if heavy rain falls over areas that have seen high totals over the last couple of days.
AWARE: Heavy rain could lead to areas of flash flooding
AWARE: Additional heavy rain today could lead to areas of flash flooding. • Today (AWARE): (60%) Another round of heavy rain late morning into the early afternoon will elevate the threat for localized flash flooding. High: 89° (Heat Index: near 100°). • Tonight (AWARE): (40%) Another broken line of storms is possible.Low: 73°. Stay Weather AWARE as the threat for flash flooding will increase later this morning.
A northwest flow pattern will elevate storm chances through mid-week
Tonight: (40%) A line of storms is anticipated, especially closer to TN/KY border.Low: 74°. • Tomorrow: (40%) Scattered storms will pose a low flood and damaging wind threat. High: 89° (Heat Index: near 100°). Today will be a hot and humid day. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s. Heat Index Values will peak near 100°. A few storms may develop during the afternoon/evening, especially over the higher elevations.
A hot and humid Monday as most stay dry
A hot and humid Monday as most stay dry. Storm chances will increase by mid-week. • Tonight: Muggy and mild with some areas of fog. Low: 73°. Watch out for areas of dense fog out the door this morning. Today will be a hot and humid day. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s. Heat Index Values will peak near 100°. An isolated afternoon/evening storm cannot be ruled out over the higher elevations, but the chance is low. Most will stay dry, ultimately making today the driest day of the week.
Spotty storms today followed by an increase in coverage for Saturday
Spotty storms on Friday followed by an increase in coverage for Saturday. • Today: (30%) Sun and clouds with spotty afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid 90s). • Tonight: (20%) Early storms followed by a quieter overnight. Patchy fog is possible. Low: 71°. • Tomorrow: (60%) Variably cloudy with scattered rain and storms, especially during the afternoon/evening. High: 89° (Heat Index: mid 90s).
Spotty terrain-based storms on Thursday and Friday
Today: (30%) Sun and clouds with spotty afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid 90s). • Tonight: (20%) Early storms followed by a quieter overnight. Patchy fog is possible. Low: 71°. • Tomorrow: (30%) Spotty afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 89° (Heat Index: mid 90s). The area of low pressure that has led to several rounds of storms over the last couple of days has finally weakened.
Scattered storms Wednesday afternoon
Another round of afternoon storms today, especially over the higher elevations. • Today: (40%) Variably cloudy with scattered afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid 90s). • Tonight: (20%) Early storms followed by a quieter overnight. Patchy fog is possible. Low: 70°. • Tomorrow: (30%) Spotty afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid 90s).
Storm chances will remain elevated through the week Original
Storm chances will remain elevated through the week. • Today: (40%) Variably cloudy with scattered afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 88° (Heat Index: mid 90s). • Tomorrow: (40%) Scattered afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 86° (Heat Index: mid 90s). Today will be variably cloudy with scattered showers and storms expected this afternoon/evening. The higher elevations, such as the Plateau and Smokies, have the best chance for rain.
This week will be active with daily chances for storms
This week will be active with daily chances for storms. • Today: (40%) Variably cloudy with scattered afternoon/evening storms, especially over the higher elevations. High: 85°. • Tomorrow: (40%) Additional scattered showers and storms, especially during the afternoon/evening. High: 87°. A slow moving, upper-level area of low pressure will become cut off from the main upper-level flow over our region later today. This will result in daily chances for showers and storms.
Rain chances will increase this weekend
Another warm day with low humidity before tropical moisture returns for the weekend. • Today: Another pleasant with a lot of sunshine and a few clouds. High: 88°. • Tomorrow: (40%) Scattered storms, some of which could be strong and produce locally heavy rainfall. High: 85°. Humidity levels will remain low today. Plenty of sunshine will be around, aside from just a few passing clouds. Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 80s, which is near average for this time of year.
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