Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 8:36 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Newfound Gap NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 73. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: 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 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Low around 57. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 2am.  Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 69. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 73. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
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 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 57. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 2am. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 69. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Newfound Gap NC
 35.65°N 83.39°W (Elev. 4101 ft)
7:50 am EDT May 17, 2025
9am EDT May 17, 2025-6pm EDT May 23, 2025
 
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