Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 6:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °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 10 to 15 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 66. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Breezy.

    Low: 48 °F

    Breezy.
    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 54. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 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 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Blustery.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC
 35.63°N 83.39°W (Elev. 5574 ft)
2:26 am EDT Mar 19, 2026
6am EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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