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American History

December 26, 1966, the first Kwanzaa holiday (December 26 to January 1st) was celebrated. Kwanzaa was introduced to African-Americans in 1966, by Dr. Maulana Karenga to promote, teach and connect African-Americans with their African heritage of seven foundational…

This Week in American Black History

November 1, 1945: Ebony Magazine was published with an initial press run of 25,000 copies. November 1, 1951: Jet Magazine was released. November 2, 1986: President Ronald Reagan signed into law, the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday to be…

Knoxville, TN

82°

Sunny

6:19 am8:48 pm EDT

Feels like: 82°F
Wind: 3mph WSW
Humidity: 44%
Pressure: 30.17"Hg
UV index: 10

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86°F / 61°F
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Weather forecast for today

On Thursday, in Knoxville, a bright and mostly cloud-free sky is in store. Temperatures are forecasted to peak at a temperate 84.2°F and drop to a minimum of a mild 59°F. The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is calculated to be 84.2°F. This anticipated maximum temperature is expected to mirror June's typical high of 86°F. Sunrise was at 6:19 am and sunset will be at 8:48 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 29min.

Weather forecast for tomorrow

Tomorrow, on Friday, June 5, moderate cloud cover will mix with sunshine throughout the day. A temperature range of a hot 86°F to a breezy 60.8°F is forecasted. The maximum heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at a humid 89.6°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The forecasted peak temperature will reflect the average June high of 86°F. Sunrise will be at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:49 pm; tomorrow's daylight will last for 14h and 30min.

Long term weather forecast

Weather fluctuations are likely over the next ten days, and a mix of overcast, wet, sun-filled and thunderstorm-prone weather is predicted. Rainfall is anticipated on Monday through next Saturday. In the upcoming days, the highest temperature will range between 84.2°F and 91.4°F, while the forecast minimum temperature falls between 59°F and 69.8°F. Next Friday and Saturday, with the highest temperature of 91.4°F, will be the hottest days; Thursday, Monday and Tuesday, with the highest temperature of 84.2°F, will be the coldest days. Combining with the humidity, the maximum feel-like temperature may increase vastly and range between 84.2°F and a scorching 111.2°F.