Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 2:16 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Newfound Gap NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    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 57. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. 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 57. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Newfound Gap NC
 35.66°N 83.45°W (Elev. 6499 ft)
1:06 am EDT Aug 19, 2026
2am EDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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