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 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index110°F (43°C)
Last update 17 Aug 3:16 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE 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: 77 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °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 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °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 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 10 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 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. 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 59. 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 and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers 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. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC
 35.63°N 83.39°W (Elev. 5574 ft)
2:41 pm EDT Aug 17, 2026
3pm EDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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