Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Newfound Gap NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Newfound Gap NC
 35.61°N 83.45°W (Elev. 5276 ft)
11:16 am EDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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