Winds are Northeast at 11.5 MPH (10 KT).
The pressure is 30.05 and the humidity is 60%.
The heat index is 79.
Last Updated on Sep 14 2024, 9:53 am EDT.
North Carolina Side
Overcast and 67 F at Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport
Winds are calm.
The pressure is 30.18 and the humidity is 87%.
Last Updated on Sep 14 2024, 9:54 am EDT.
NWS Forecast for: 5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC Issued by: National Weather Service Morristown, TN Last Update: 2:22 pm EDT Sep 14, 2024
This Afternoon
High: 68 °F
Slight Chance T-storms
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Slight Chance T-storms then Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 69 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 67 °F
Slight Chance Showers
Monday Night
Low: 51 °F
Slight Chance Showers
Tuesday
High: 66 °F
Chance Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 51 °F
Chance Showers
Wednesday
High: 68 °F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers
This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC 35.57°N 83.51°W (Elev. 5269 ft)
Past Observations: Yesterday's precipitation and temperature
24-hour observations for 5 locations in national park (ending early this morning, approximately 7:30A.M., EST). Gives high & low temperatures, precipitation, and snow depth in INCHES for Sugarland Center, Newfound Gap, Cades Cove, Oconaluftee, & Mt. LeConte.
STATION HIGH LOW PCPN SNOW SNOW DEPTH GTLT1: Sugarland Center : 89 / 67 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0
NFGT1: Newfound Gap, TN : 80 / 64 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0
TNST1: Cades Cove : 87 / 70 / 0.02 / 0.0 / 0
MTLT1: Mount LeConte : 71 / 52 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0
CRKN7: Oconaluftee : M / M / M / M / M
Current mapping estimates the Flint Gap Fire to now be 46 acres. Within the perimeter, few areas are actively burning and only low intensity flames were visible this week. The fire is presently 0% contained. https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/news/flint-gap-fire-estimated-to-be-46-acres-after-more-accurate-mapping.htm
The National Park Service will implement single-lane closures on Fighting Creek Gap Road (from the Sugarlands area to Elkmont) Sept. 16 through 18 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this time, crews will complete road shoulder repair and roadway maintenance. https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/news/expect-single-lane-closures-on-fighting-creek-gap-road-sept-16-through-18.htm
Main road status updates for the Great Smoky Mountains NP. Includes Newfound Gap Road (US 441), Little River Road, Laurel Creek Road, and Cades Cove Loop Road. From the National Park Service.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America’s playground getting more than 9 million visitors a year who hike, bike, fish, camp and go horseback riding.
At 6,593 ft. elevation, Mt. LeConte is the 3rd highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park & LeConte Lodge is located near the summit at 6,360 ft.
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Winds are Northeast at 11.5 MPH (10 KT).
The pressure is 30.05 and the humidity is 60%.
The heat index is 79.
Last Updated on Sep 14 2024, 9:53 am EDT.
Winds are calm.
The pressure is 30.18 and the humidity is 87%.
Last Updated on Sep 14 2024, 9:54 am EDT.
