Drying out and warming up over Memorial Day weekend

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A few sprinkles stick around tonight through Monday morning, but drier, sunnier, and warmer weather return for the holiday weekend.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

We’ll see that mixture of sun and clouds overnight. Temperatures drop to around 57 degrees by Saturday morning.

Passing clouds and a few sprinkles are possible Saturday, mainly in the morning. Sunshine returns by the afternoon with temperatures just below average at 77 degrees.

LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday’s sunshine and turning winds help to heat us back up to 85 degrees.

Memorial Day outdoor ceremonies on Monday require sunscreen and to stay hydrated, as it’s a mostly sunny day and a high of 87 degrees.

The 90s return early next week with some stray rain chances Tuesday and Wednesday.

Spotty to scattered rain returns later Thursday and especially Thursday night into Friday. That will knock temperatures back into the mid-80s.

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