Tropical Storm Watches for the Northern Mariana Islands; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands, as Tropical Depression 16W moves towards the islands and strengthens. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through Saturday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains this afternoon into tonight. A few tornadoes, large hail, and severe winds are expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Overcast

82°F

28°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 7 Aug 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Newfound Gap NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Newfound Gap NC
 35.68°N 83.44°W (Elev. 3612 ft)
1:52 pm EDT Aug 7, 2025
2pm EDT Aug 7, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 13, 2025
 
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