Good morning and happy Tuesday!
After a comfortable start to the week, the weather pattern across East Tennessee stays quiet and pleasant through Friday. Sunshine, mild temperatures, and lighter winds will dominate before a cold front arrives this weekend bringing increasing chances for rain.
Tuesday Forecast: Chilly Start, Warm Finish
We’re starting the morning on the cool side, but a nice warm-up is ahead.
- Morning lows:
- Around 32° in Johnson City / Tri-Cities
- 41° in Knoxville
- 46° in Chattanooga
Through the day:
- Highs climb into the mid 70s
- Light breeze with winds shifting from north/northwest to south/southwest
- Plenty of sunshine
By this evening:
Comfortable and dry for outdoor plans
Around 74° at 7 PM
Midweek Outlook: Warm and Dry Stretch
The rest of the work week looks fantastic.
- Wednesday through Friday:
- Highs in the low 80s
- Mostly sunny skies
- Light to moderate winds
Humidity will gradually increase, but not to uncomfortable levels. Fire danger remains limited thanks to recent rainfall, though dry conditions still persist overall due to ongoing drought.
7-Day Forecast Snapshot
- Tuesday: Mid 70s, sunny
- Wednesday–Friday: Low 80s, mostly sunny
- Weekend: Mid to upper 70s with increasing rain Saturday
- Early next week: Additional rain chances
Average high this time of year is around 73°, so we’ll be running at or slightly above normal.
Weekend Forecast: Cold Front Brings Rain
Changes arrive just in time for the weekend.
- Saturday: Increasing clouds with rain developing through the day
- Sunday: Improving conditions with decreasing rain chances
- Late Sunday into Monday: Another wave may bring additional showers
This will not be a washout, but rain will be more noticeable compared to the dry work week.
Rainfall Outlook
Rain chances remain minimal through Friday, with most activity staying north and west of East Tennessee.
- Saturday: Best chance for measurable rain
- Sunday: Rain tapers off
- Monday–Tuesday: Another round of showers possible
While exact totals will be refined, this setup could bring some beneficial rainfall to help ongoing dry conditions.