Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Central Plains to the Midwest

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Severe thunderstorm are expected from the northern/central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. Isolated slash flooding is possible from the central Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 3 Jul 11:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE High Rocks NC

Heat Advisory July 4, 12:15am until July 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 4, 12:15am until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: 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 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: 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. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Independence Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday
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 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
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. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE High Rocks NC
 35.57°N 83.54°W (Elev. 5256 ft)
8:36 pm EDT Jul 3, 2026
12am EDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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