Record Temperatures Expected Across the Southern US; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central US

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today across the southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Dry and gusty winds will produce elevated to critical fire weather in the central and southern Plains and elevated conditions over portions of the Desert Southwest on Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SW 7 G 15 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Mar 8:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Newfound Gap NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 29. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 29. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Newfound Gap NC
 35.64°N 83.48°W (Elev. 3274 ft)
7:07 pm EDT Mar 26, 2026
8pm EDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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