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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 1:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Newfound Gap NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Newfound Gap NC
 35.61°N 83.45°W (Elev. 5276 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 am EDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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