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.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 10:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Townsend TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: 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 83. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
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 83. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Townsend TN
 35.67°N 83.67°W (Elev. 1650 ft)
10:05 pm EDT May 17, 2025
11pm EDT May 17, 2025-6pm EDT May 24, 2025
 
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