Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index110°F (43°C)
Last update 17 Aug 3:36 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Newfound Gap NC

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Mon

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 80 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Newfound Gap NC
 35.61°N 83.48°W (Elev. 5092 ft)
2:41 pm EDT Aug 17, 2026
3pm EDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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