Dangerous, Heat Wave Persists in the Eastern U.S.; Severe Weather Expected in the Central Plains and Mid-Atlantic

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Severe thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging wind gusts from the Upper Ohio Valley into the Mid Atlantic, and across the central Great Plains this afternoon and evening. Large hail and heavy rain is also possible across the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Sharps Chapel TN

Heat Advisory July 4, 01:21am until July 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 4, 01:21am until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Sharps Chapel TN
 36.31°N 83.77°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
1:06 am EDT Jul 4, 2026
1am EDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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