Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 10:36 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Townsend TN

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm.  High near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °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 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. High near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Townsend TN
 35.58°N 83.7°W (Elev. 4547 ft)
7:06 am EDT Aug 6, 2026
10am EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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