Sunshine and mild temperatures continue Tuesday across the Cumberland Plateau and Tennessee Valley. Highs will reach the upper 60s in both regions, with light winds throughout the day. Tuesday night turns chilly, with lows in the upper 30s on the plateau and lower 40s in the valley. Areas of fog could develop overnight on the Cumberland Plateau.

Veterans Day brings another sunny and pleasant afternoon, with highs in the middle 60s on the Cumberland Plateau and upper 60s in the Tennessee Valley. The weather begins changing Wednesday night as showers move through the region. Rain chances reach 70 percent on the plateau and 60 percent in the valley, with most of the rain expected before midnight or shortly afterward.

Much colder air arrives Thursday, accompanied by gusty northwest winds. Highs will only reach the lower 50s on the Cumberland Plateau and middle 50s in the Tennessee Valley. A few lingering showers are possible on the plateau, but most areas will remain dry. Winds could gust to 25 miles per hour in the valley, making it feel even colder.

Friday will be the coldest day of the week, with highs in the lower 40s on the Cumberland Plateau and upper 40s in the Tennessee Valley. Friday night brings widespread freezing temperatures, with lows in the middle 20s on the plateau and upper 20s in the valley. Sunshine returns Saturday, but temperatures remain chilly, reaching only the middle 40s on the plateau and around 50 in the valley.

CLIMATE & ALMANAC

Normal High: 58°

Normal Low: 37°

Record High: 75° — 2002

Record Low: 20° — 1957

Record Rainfall: 2.79 inches — 2002

Sunrise: 6:12 AM

Sunset: 4:36 PM

Daylight: 10 hours, 24 minutes

Daylight is decreasing by approximately one minute and 48 seconds each day.

SKY & SEASONS

Moon: Waxing Crescent, approximately 4% illuminated by the end of the day

Next Full Moon: Tuesday, November 24 at 8:53 AM

Next New Moon: Tuesday, December 8

Next Season Change: Winter begins Monday, December 21.

Daylight Saving Time: Returns Sunday, March 14, 2027. Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 AM.

Forecast information provided by the National Weather Service. Climate information is based on National Weather Service and NOAA records. Astronomical information is based on established astronomical calculations.