Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 8 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.73 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 2 Aug 3:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC
 35.63°N 83.39°W (Elev. 5574 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Aug 2, 2026
4pm EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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