Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 17 Jun 4:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Speedwell TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am.  Low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm.  Patchy fog between 7am and 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Speedwell TN
 36.42°N 83.76°W (Elev. 1368 ft)
3:41 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
5pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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