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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 2 Jul 8:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Sharps Chapel TN

Heat Advisory July 2, 08:53am until July 3, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 08:53am until July 3, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Sharps Chapel TN
 36.4°N 83.84°W (Elev. 1024 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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