Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.

Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 11:16 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Newfound Gap NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 60. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely.  Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 60. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Memorial Day
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Newfound Gap NC
 35.59°N 83.51°W (Elev. 4006 ft)
11:31 pm EDT May 18, 2026
12am EDT May 19, 2026-6pm EDT May 25, 2026
 
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