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

72°F

22°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 12:36 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Townsend TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.

    High: 79 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Townsend TN
 35.67°N 83.72°W (Elev. 1266 ft)
11:48 pm EDT May 17, 2025
1am EDT May 18, 2025-6pm EDT May 24, 2025
 
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