Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 26 Mar 3:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Newfound Gap NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. The rain could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 24. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Windy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Newfound Gap NC
 35.66°N 83.45°W (Elev. 6499 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Mar 26, 2026
3pm EDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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