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

68°F

20°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 9:36 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Newfound Gap NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers 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 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 64 °F

    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 southwest after midnight.  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 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 60. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning. 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 southwest after midnight. 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 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts 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. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 60. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Newfound Gap NC
 35.66°N 83.47°W (Elev. 5610 ft)
7:50 am EDT May 17, 2025
9am EDT May 17, 2025-6pm EDT May 23, 2025
 
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