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

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. 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.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 2:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Townsend TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 80. 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: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm.  High near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °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 67. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °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 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 80. 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.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. High near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Townsend TN
 35.61°N 83.7°W (Elev. 3081 ft)
2:26 am EDT Aug 6, 2026
3am EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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