Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	2 Jul 8:36 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE High Rocks NC

Heat Advisory July 2, 08:48pm until July 4, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory July 2, 08:48pm until July 4, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Heat Advisory
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Independence Day
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 78 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

Independence Day

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.