Todays weather in Knoxville TN - Thursday - 14 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Knoxville TN - Thursday - 14 May 2026 (00:00:34) Midday Showers, Afternoon Risk (00:01:24) Temperature Drop From Recent Warmth (00:02:06) What to Wear, What to Carry (00:02:51) Evening Commute Warning Knoxville's weather today brings two separate rain systems moving through in sequence, and the timing matters enough to plan your whole day around. This episode of your daily Knoxville TN forecast breaks down exactly what to expect and when.The morning starts clear. Current temperatures sit around 64 degrees with northerly winds near 6 mph — comfortable conditions that hold through mid-morning. Front-load any outdoor plans into that window.The first round of showers arrives around midday and extends into early afternoon. By 3 p.m., rain chances hit 70 percent with winds picking up to around 9 mph. But this first round is the setup, not the main event.The second and more serious round develops by evening, with showers potentially intensifying into thunderstorms and gusty winds. Residents west of the Blue Ridge face the higher end of the risk, where terrain amplifies storm development. The evening commute overlaps directly with this window — build in extra time, secure loose items, and stay alert to rapidly changing road conditions.Today also marks a meaningful temperature break. Highs only reach the low 70s, a noticeable step back from the recent warm stretch pushing into the 80s. Humidity stays in the mid-40s, so conditions won't feel muggy — just cooler and wetter.Practical takeaways: bring an umbrella as a requirement, layer up with a light jacket, and have a shelter plan ready for any outdoor activity from noon onward. Monitor local conditions through the afternoon as the evening storm window firms up.This episode includes AI-generated content.