GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE Storm Center) — After a stretch of unsettled weather, sunshine and warmer temperatures return across the Smokies next week.
For Gatlinburg and the Tennessee mountains, Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 88 degrees. Temperatures climb into the lower 90s Tuesday through Thursday, with highs around 91 Tuesday and 90 Wednesday and Thursday.
🌡️ Gatlinburg Forecast
- Monday: Sunny, 88°
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot, 91°
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot, 90°
- Thursday: Sunny and hot, 90°
- Overnight lows: mid-60s
Across the mountains in Bryson City, temperatures will remain noticeably cooler.
🌤️ Bryson City Forecast
- Monday: Mostly sunny, 81°
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, 81°
- Wednesday: Sunny, 82°
- Thursday: Sunny, 81°
- Overnight lows: upper 50s to around 60°
The biggest heat will be felt in the Tennessee valleys, while higher elevations and areas along the North Carolina side of the Smokies will remain more comfortable.
For those heading outdoors, early mornings will offer the coolest temperatures, with heat building during the afternoon.
The good news: no major rain is expected in this forecast period. It’s shaping up to be a bright, dry stretch across the Smokies.
Keep Smokies.LIVE Radar handy and enjoy the sunshine — but remember to take breaks, drink plenty of water and plan outdoor activities around the afternoon heat.
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Kyle, I look forward to your weather updates. They are always spot on! Where I used to live the weather reports were usually wrong, but you nail it. And the photos and stories you share are incredible!