Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 1 Apr 6:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Newport TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm.  Low around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm. Low around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Newport TN
 35.93°N 83.25°W (Elev. 2257 ft)
7:06 pm EDT Apr 1, 2026
7pm EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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