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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 18 Jun 2:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W New Tazewell TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W New Tazewell TN
 36.44°N 83.67°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 am EDT Jun 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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