Heavy Rain in the Southern Appalachians; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring Tropical Storm Erin

Heavy to excessive rain falling over the southern Appalachians may bring areas of flooding into Wednesday. Hot temperatures are in place through Wednesday across parts of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Hurricane by late this week as it moves westward across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor forecasts for any Puerto Rico or U.S. East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	12 Aug 9:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Newfound Gap NC

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 73 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

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. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 78.