Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 16 Jun 12:36 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 69. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely.  Low around 59. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 72. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm.  Low around 60. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 72. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 69. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 59. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 60. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC
 35.63°N 83.39°W (Elev. 5574 ft)
12:55 pm EDT Jun 16, 2025
1pm EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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