Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Fog/Mist

77°F

25°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.03 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	19 Aug 11:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Newfound Gap NC

Overnight
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

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 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.