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.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NW 9 G 15 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 16 Jun 2:16 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Newfound Gap NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm.  High near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  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

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. 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: 66 °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 65. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 65 °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 between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Low around 59. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: 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 66. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy 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
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. High near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. 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 66. 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 65. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Low around 59. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Juneteenth
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 66. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Newfound Gap NC
 35.66°N 83.45°W (Elev. 6499 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Jun 16, 2025
2pm EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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