Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 20 Jun 11:36 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Newport TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 78. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 78 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely.  Low around 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 78. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Showers likely before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Newport TN
 35.94°N 83.28°W (Elev. 2326 ft)
7:06 am EDT Jun 20, 2026
12pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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